Support Worker in Armagh

Apple Mews Care Home is looking to recruit Support Workers to join their team. Full-time or Part-time role - Shifts: 8 am – 8 pm, 8 pm to 8 am, 8 am to 2 pm. Minimum 24 hours per week (2 shifts). Pay Rate - £13.45. Welcome bonus - £1000. Apple Mews is located in the city of Armagh, in Northern Ireland. Our home offers residential and nursing support for 30 adults with a range of needs, including people with a learning disability, individuals with physical health needs, and autistic people. Our team is dedicated to creating a safe, homely environment for every person we care for.

It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.

What you'll be doing:

• You will be part of a compassionate team 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.
• Your positive attitude and passion for providing high-quality care and support will be your key strengths.
• As a Support Worker, 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.
• Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating, and personal care.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes.
• Assist with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning, and movement of individuals.
• Assistance and support to attend medical appointments.
• Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff.
• Encouragement to participate in social and recreational activities.

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.
• 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.

What we will give you in return:

• We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations.
• Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
• Adult care 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.

Company Description:

Priory is the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and children's mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries, and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.

Disclosure: 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.