Support Worker in Wednesbury

Brunswick House is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join their team.

Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour.

Day Shifts: 12hrs over 7 days rota - a mixture of hours from 07.30-19.30 / 08.00-20.00 / 09.00-21.00. We also have some 10/5 shifts; this is all rota’d based depending on what suits the site for the week. All staff work the mixture of shifts.

Due to a genuine occupational requirement, you will ideally hold a Full UK Manual Driving Licence for this particular role.

Brunswick House is located in the area of Wednesbury, in the West Midlands. Our home is located in a suburban area, off a main road. The service offers residential support for five adults, including those with a learning disability, people on the autism spectrum, and individuals with mental health needs. We specialise in supporting individuals who may be stepping down from a hospital setting, have complex needs, or require behavioural support. Our aim is to support residents to gain the skills they need to live active and fulfilled lives in the community.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will be part of a compassionate team who are 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, but you’ll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work.
• 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.
• As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.
• Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care.
• Performing light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes.
• Assisting 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.
• Supporting the development of important family connections and liaising with specialists, including Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams.
• Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 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.
• The ideal candidate will ideally hold a Full UK Manual Driving Licence for this particular role.
• 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, we require you to have the right to work in the UK. 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.

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 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. With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need. 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. Our roles can be full or part time with a variety of shift patterns available, including weekdays and weekends.

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.