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Bank Healthcare Assistant

On-site in Bury·Added 20 days ago (last checked 9 Oct)

Priory Group

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Overview

Job details

£13.45 an hour
Gross, as stated in the ad.

Requirements

Work on-site in Bury
No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.

Pension enrolment
Access to development opportunities
Refer a friend bonus
DBS paid for

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

The role

Priory Highbank is looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join the team. This is a bank role.

Based in Bury, Lancashire, Priory Highbank Centre is a neurorehabilitation service. It offers residential support for 15 males and females with an acquired brain injury (ABI), progressive neurological condition (PNC) and associated physical health needs.
We can also support those who have:

What you'll do

You'll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, supporting with care requirements, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

You will ensure our residents have any personal needs or requirements met; including any personal care, participation in activities or support with daily living tasks
You'll complete daily admin including updating person centred support and care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes
Maintain professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders
Provide advice and guidance to less experienced staff undertaking similar duties.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

description

Conditions such as epilepsy
Difficulties with communication
Difficulties with swallowing
May need respiratory support through a ventilator and/or tracheostomy

Skills & Expertise

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.

Experience within a similar environment
Good communication skills in order to be able to support our residents

About Priory Group

Priory is a leading independent provider of mental healthcare and adult social care, supporting over 24,000 people every year across a network of around 270 locations. The people it supports may have addictions, mental health issues, learning disabilities, autism or one of many other conditions, and it delivers care through roles ranging from nurses, care assistants and support workers to managers and medical specialists.

Its services span addiction treatment, mental health support, eating disorder services, neurodiversity services, residential services, supported living, and both NHS and private healthcare, delivered through inpatient, outpatient and online programmes. Priory also states a goal of embedding a culture of openness, inclusion and trust where colleagues feel they belong, and that every colleague, patient and resident is treated with dignity and respect.