Senior Support Worker: Lead Person‐Centered Care in Wakefield

We are looking to recruit a Senior Support Worker to join our team in Wakefield. This is a full time role, 07:30 - 19:30 weekdays and weekends, at £13.95 per hour. Gateholme is set in the lovely countryside surroundings of Carr Gate, in Wakefield. Our home offers residential support for 39 people with a variety of needs, including individuals with a learning disability, autistic people, and those with complex needs.

Our team is dedicated to viewing each person as an individual and supporting them on a person-centred basis to create and achieve goals to meet their own expectations, to have the best life possible and to be as independent as possible. 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 in order 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 who are committed to our residents' wellbeing.
• 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 our residents and tenants.
• Provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living.
• Supervise and support a team in the delivery of person-centred care.
• Encourage people to live as independently as possible, while supporting them in building their life skills and achieving goals at their own pace.
• Support tenants in a person-centred way, which can include assisting with personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living skills, including maintenance of their tenancy.
• Act as a positive role model providing supervision, guidance and professional development.
• Plan staff shifts and rotas and complete daily administration of electronic and paper records with the involvement of the individual as appropriate.
• Support staff and the individual in maintaining their health and wellbeing, which may involve liaising with other specialists.
• Encourage the individual's participation and integration in the local community, through activities and interests that meet their ambitions and help them achieve outcomes in their chosen way.
• Promote an innovative approach to work and a positive culture, embedding the REACH standards in everyday practice.
• Ensure all colleagues comply with company policies and procedures.

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 role or setting would be advantageous.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and resilience.
• Demonstrating initiative and the ability to work in a person-centred way.
• Ability to work alongside people to develop their potential and skills.
• Empathy, understanding and patience.
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Competent in verbal and written English.
• Willingness to work towards a Level 3 social care qualification with Priory.

To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.

What we will give you in return:

• Free on-site parking.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as 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.

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.

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.