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Support Worker

On-site in Burnley·Added 6 days ago (last checked 6 Oct)

Priory Group

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Overview

Job details

£13.75 an hour
Gross, as stated in the ad.

Requirements

Work on-site in Burnley
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

Hillside
£13.75 per hour
Bank Contract

Hillside has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team.

Priory Hillside is a residential service, located just outside of Burnley. We provide support to three individuals, aged 17 years and above, who are on the autistic spectrum or who have a learning disability. We also cater for those who may have a mental health diagnosis, including a personality disorder.

What you'll do

You'll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the service. 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.

How you'll work

Set within a beautiful rural setting, in the South Pennines area, we aim to help residents create and achieve goals, in order to lead a fulfilled and enriched life. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

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.