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Support Worker

On-site in St Leonards on Sea·Full-time·Added 18 days ago

Priory Group

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Overview

Job details

£13.45 an hour
Gross, as stated in the ad.
Permanent contract
Full-time.

Requirements

Work on-site in St Leonards on Sea
No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Pay & benefits

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
Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

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

The role

Bishops Way
£13.45phr
Must be flexible to work days/nights and weekends

Bishops Way is located in the coastal town of St Leonards-on-Sea near Hastings, East Sussex. It offers residential support for three females who have Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). We are off a quiet road, a short distance from the town centre and the sea front.

Our team are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where our residents can be fully involved in their care and support in order to lead a more independent and fulfilling future.

You may also be required to cover shifts at our 2 other local homes within the area.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated and resilient Support Worker to join our team. You will provide high-quality, person-centred support, helping the people we support to live with dignity, independence, choice and purpose.

As a key worker, you will support individuals with daily living, personal care, activities and community involvement, while helping them achieve their personal goals and live their best lives. No two days are the same, and your empathy and resilience will be essential in supporting people through both the highs and lows.

Key Responsibilities

Provide person-centred personal care and daily living support.
Promote choice, independence and involvement.
Support individuals to achieve their personal goals and outcomes.
Encourage participation in activities and community life.
Build positive relationships with individuals, families and colleagues.
Maintain accurate care records, plans and daily notes.
Act as a key worker, supporting individuals to set and review goals.
Maintain safety, confidentiality and professional standards.
Contribute ideas to continuously improve the service.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Skills & Expertise

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.
Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential - training provided).

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.