At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate support and care to individuals with complex neurological needs.
- Company: Priory Elm Park, a specialist brain injury service in Essex.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible benefits, training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with pathways to leadership and professional qualifications.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Caring attitude; experience in care is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.49 - 13.49 £ per hour.
Based in Ardleigh near Colchester, Essex, Priory Elm Park is a specialist brain injury service. We provide neurobehavioural rehabilitation for people with complex neurological needs, following an acquired brain injury (ABI) or traumatic brain injury (TBI). This includes assessment as well as treatment.
Elm Park is situated in an area where there is a local bus station and a local train station, with direct connections to Colchester.
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will provide the highest standard of person-centred support and care, enabling the people who use our service to live with dignity, independence, and choice. Support workers are key workers, and provide direct support to our service users in supporting them to live their best lives. Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
You will play a vital part in helping individuals achieve their personal goals, supporting them in daily living, and empowering them to realise their potential.
Key Responsibilities:- 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.
- 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).
- 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).
Support Worker in Colchester employer: PRIORY GROUP
At Priory Group in Folkestone, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values compassion and dedication. Our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering extensive training opportunities to empower our Waking Night Support Workers in delivering high-quality care. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents while enjoying a flexible work environment that prioritises your well-being.
