Senior Support Worker - Male Only in Rothwell

Carlton House is looking to recruit a Senior Support Worker to join their team. This is a full time role at £13.40 per hour. Day Shifts: 08:00 - 20:00 (4 shifts per week) on a rota to include weekend working. Due to a genuine occupational requirement, we are looking to recruit male workers for this particular role. Carlton House is located in Rothwell Haigh, near to Leeds. It offers residential support for 10 male residents, including those on the autism spectrum or with a learning disability.

Our team are dedicated to working with each individual we support on a person-centred basis to create and achieve goals to meet their own expectations.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents' wellbeing.
• You will assist 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 will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living.
• You will help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.
• You will supervise colleagues, lead team meetings and support your peers with their performance and professional development.
• You will assist with the management of site petty cash and client funds.
• You will support with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care.
• You will perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes.
• You will assist with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals.
• You will provide assistance and support to attend medical appointments.
• You will observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff.
• You will support the development of important family connections and liaise with specialists, including Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams.
• You will encourage participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Resilience is key; no two days are the same!
• Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
• Previous experience in a similar setting.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature.
• Empathy, understanding and patience.
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
• The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges.
• Competent in verbal and written English.
• A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential.
• To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.

Priory Adult Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate. We support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge.

At Priory, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A close-knit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to people’s lives. We offer full training and numerous pathways into senior and leadership positions to help you shape your career with us.

Employee Benefits:

• Free on-site parking.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare.
• 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.

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory. We are an equal opportunities employer.