Night Team Senior Support Worker

On-site in Burnley·Full-time·Added today (last checked 11 Nov)

Priory Group

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Salary: £14.25 an hour
Work mode: On-site, Burnley
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Monday 7 December

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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.

Contributory pension scheme
Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
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

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
£14.25 per hour
Full Time - 40 hours

Hillside has an opportunity for a Senior 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.

The service can also meet the needs of those who:

Present with moderate to significant challenging behaviour
May have communication difficulties
Have other conditions such as epilepsy and Prader-Willi syndrome

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. 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

Supervise and support the delivery of person-centred support and care
Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers, role allocation, and effective communication.
Ensure residents have person-centred plans in place and are supported to participate in meaningful activities.
Deliver team supervisions and contribute to professional development.
Administer medication safely and in line with procedures.
Manage service users' finances and contribute to budget management in accordance with policy.
Complete and oversee accurate record-keeping, reporting, and compliance with legislation.
Monitor and support team performance, addressing immediate operational issues as needed.
Maintain up-to-date training and knowledge to ensure safe and effective practice.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Skills & Expertise

Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker is essential.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate others
Committed to promoting choice, dignity, and independence for those we support.
Knowledge of care standards, policies, and safeguarding practices.
Reliable, flexible, and proactive in problem-solving.
A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.

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.