Support Worker

The Priory; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Waking Nights - Support Worker. The role involves assisting residents with personal care and daily activities while promoting their independence and wellbeing. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and empathy, along with the ability to work as part of a team. Benefits include flexible perks and professional development opportunities. This role requires the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work alongside people to develop their potential.
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Support individuals with personal care tasks and day-to-day activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with care plans and routine tasks.
• Provide support for personal care tasks like washing and dressing.
• Encourage participation in social and recreational activities.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Resilience

Ability to work in a person centred way

Empathy

Competent in verbal and written English

Education

Social care qualification

Job description

Priory Combs Court is looking to recruit a Waking Nights - Support Worker to join our team. This is a full time position.

• Salary: £13.20 an hour
• Full time 37.5 hours a week. 8pm - 8:30am, 2 week rolling rota

What you’ll bring to the role

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you'll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work.

As a Support Worker, you will assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of our residents and tenants. You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.

• Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care
• Performing light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
• Assisting with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals
• Assistance and support to attend medical appointments
• Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff
• Supporting the development of important family connections and liaising with specialists, including Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams
• Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and resilience
• Demonstrating initiative and the ability to work in a person centred way
• Ability to work alongside people to develop their potential and skills
• Empathy, understanding and patience
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Competent in verbal and written English
• A social care qualification is desirable, but not essential

To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

Adult care benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.