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On-site in Gloucester·Added 6 days ago (last checked 6 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 Gloucester
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

Alexandra House is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join the team.

Alexandra House is located in Gloucester. Our service offers residential support for nine males and females with a learning disability, who may also have a physical disability. We are off a main road, near to the town centre.

What you'll do

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. As a Support Worker, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting 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 residents.

You may also have to:

Provide personal care support with sensitivity to individual needs and preferences
Support daily living skills to promote independence (e.g., dressing, grooming, meal preparation)
Accompany and assist clients in community outings such as shopping, social events, and shows, ensuring safety and positive experiences
Use de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour support strategies to manage challenging behaviours calmly and respectfully

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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.

Be reliable, friendly and caring to help our residents achieve their everyday goals (including personal care)
Be able to support in-house activities and hobbies
Be attentive and inspire our residents to achieve more!
Be resilient and help manage some behaviours that challenge

For more information about the role, you can email gennacollier@priorygroup.com

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.