Support Worker

The Priory; Armagh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adult care provider in Armagh seeks compassionate individuals for full-time or part-time care roles. Responsibilities include supporting daily activities and promoting independence among residents with various conditions. Candidates should display empathy, patience, and strong interpersonal skills. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £12.90 and training opportunities, along with the chance to join a supportive team making a real difference in people’s lives.

Benefits

£1000 welcome bonus

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Comprehensive induction

Online benefits and cashback rewards

Cycle to work scheme

NEST pension option

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and passion for providing high-quality care.
• Compassionate nature to care for the people we support.
• Willing to learn and adapt to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care tasks.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Assist with moving individuals safely.
• Encourage participation in activities.
• Observe and report on well-being.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Empathy

Ability to work independently and in a team

Competent in verbal and written English

Education

Healthcare qualification (desirable but not essential)

Job description

Location:Apple Mews Care Home

Full-time & Part-time

Pay Rate: £12.90 && we offer a £1000 welcome bonus

Shifts:8 am – 8 pm, 8 pm to 8 am, 8 am to 2 pm. Minimum 24 hours per week (2 shifts)

Company Description

Priory Adult Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate. With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader‑Willis Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.

At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A closeknit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to people’s lives.

We offer full training and numerous career pathways.

Our roles can be flexible around your lifestyle, either full or part time and with a variety of shift patterns including weekdays and weekends.

For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.

Job Description

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. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.

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.

Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.

It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to on‑going training
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Blue Light Card application opportunity
• Cycle to work scheme
• NEST pension option

Benefits are subject to T&Cs

Responsibilities

• Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
• Assist 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
• Encouragement to participate in social and recreational activities

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
• Empathy, understanding and patience
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
• The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
• Competent in verbal and written English
• A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential

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

Location Information

Apple Mews is located in the city of Armagh, in Northern Ireland. Our home offers residential and nursing support for 30 adults with a range of needs. This includes people with a learning disability, individuals with physical health needs, and autistic people. Our team are dedicated to creating a safe, homely environment for every person we care for.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory.

We are an equal opportunities employer.