Support Worker - Female

On-site in Glasgow·Part-time·Added today (last checked 11 Nov)

Priory Group

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Our summary

Salary: £13.45 an hour
Work mode: On-site, Glasgow
Contract: Permanent, part-time hours

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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

Priory Millburn
£13.45 per hour
Part Time - 14 hours one week, 26 hours the next.

Millburn has an opportunity for a Female Support Worker to join our team to work 1:1 or 2:1 across three female residents who all reside in their own separate units. This role is offered on a part time basis working 14 hours one week and 26 hours the next.

Shifts:
Week 1 Friday 08.00-22.00 (14 hours)
Week 2 Thursday 08.00-20.00 and Friday 08.00-22.00 (26 hours)

We can only consider candidates who can accommodate the above hours.

Millburn is located in Cambuslang, on the outskirts of Glasgow. Our home offers residential support for 20 males and females with a variety of needs, including autistic adults and people with a learning disability. We can also support individuals with mental health and physical health needs.

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

Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
Support service users in achieving their personal outcomes in the way they choose.
Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.
Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies and regulations.
Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them to set goals and track progress.
Promote choice, independence, and involvement at all times.
Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.

Key Responsibilities

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Skills & Expertise

Due to working closely with our female residents, we are only able to consider female candidates for this particular role.

Experience in care or support work
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.
SVQ level 3 required or willing to achieve in post
Background in behaviours that may challenge (desirable)

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.