Support Worker waking nights

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a Support Worker for night shifts to assist young individuals with complex mental health needs. The role involves supervising clients, engaging them in day-to-day activities, and supporting their personal care and education. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and resilience. Full training is provided and opportunities for career progression abound in a supportive, therapeutic environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Access to flexible benefits including gym membership and private healthcare

Development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Ability to support and encourage individuals to develop their potential.
• Demonstrates initiative and works effectively within a team.
• Possesses strong empathy, understanding, and patience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise young individuals and provide support with daily activities.
• Assist qualified staff with individual patient care plans.
• Encourage independence and promote life skills.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Empathy

Resilience

Initiative

Ability to work in a person centred way

Competent in verbal and written English

Education

Social care qualification

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Support Worker waking nightsto join our team.

This is a full time position, shift times 21.30 – 07.30. Weekend work included

£13.60 per hour

The Lighthouse is a 5 bed specialist residential home for young people aged 13 – 18 with complex mental health and associated risk taking behaviours. The clients and staff therein are part of therapeutic and care services run by the Priory health division.

Our aim here at The Lighthouse is to ensure that the young people we invest in have the best residential experience in a therapeutic and homely environment. Care here is individually tailored to meet their needs and ensure the best outcome by investing in our young people’s future.

You will be responsible for the supervision of our young people who display a range of behaviours relating to their mental health following their previous trauma. Participating in activities and engaging our young people around the home and within their daily routine as well as ensuring their educational needs are met.

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.

What you'll be doing

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.

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 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.

• Encouraging people to live as independently as possible, while supporting them in building their life skills and achieving goals at their own pace
• Supporting tenants in a person centred way, which can include assisting with personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living skills, including maintenance of their tenancy
• Complete daily administration of electronic and paper records with the involvement of the individual as appropriate
• Supporting the individual in maintaining their health and wellbeing, which may involve liaising with other specialists
• Supporting and encouraging the individual's participation and integration in the local community through activities and interests that meet their ambitions and help them achieve outcomes in their chosen way
• Embedding the REACH standards in everyday practice
• Following company policies and procedures

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.
The ideal candidate:

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
• 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.