Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a full-time Support Worker in Burnley. As a Support Worker, you will assist in the care of individuals with autism and learning disabilities, providing support for personal care and daily activities. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and resilience. Benefits include competitive pay, free on-site parking, and opportunities for professional development. Join a close-knit team dedicated to improving lives and providing essential support in a rewarding role.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Natural empathy to support others.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to challenges.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans.
• Support personal care tasks such as washing and dressing.
• Observe and monitor residents' wellbeing and report changes.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Empathy

Understanding and patience

Ability to work in a team

Competent in English

Education

Healthcare qualification (desirable)

Job description

Role type:

Full-time

Hours:

42 hours per week. Various hours between 8am-10pm, including weekends.

Pay Rate:

£13.20 per hour

Priory Hillside is a residential service located just outside of Burnley. We provide support to individuals on the autistic spectrum or with a learning disability, as well as those with a mental health diagnosis, including a personality disorder.

Set within a beautiful rural setting in the South Pennines, we aim to help residents create and achieve goals to lead a fulfilled and enriched life.

What you'll be doing

As a Support Worker, you will assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents. You will provide support with day-to-day activities, encouraging and promoting independent living.

• 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 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.

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
• 28 days annual leave
• 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

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-Willi 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 pathways into senior and leadership position to help you shape your career with us.

Our roles can be full or part time with a variety of shift patterns available, including weekdays and weekends.

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.