Senior Support Specialist in Kilmarnock

Newhouse Hurlford is looking to recruit a Senior Support Worker to join their team. This is a full time or part time role, 22/33/44 hours per week. Pay - £13.95 per hour.

Newhouse is located in the semi-rural village of Hurlford, near Kilmarnock, Scotland. Our home offers residential support for 22 adults with a primary learning disability diagnosis, who may also have physical health needs, or be on the autism spectrum. Our passionate team is on hand to provide just the right level of support to allow individuals to live as independently as possible.

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.
• As a Senior 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.
• You will help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.
• You will have gained experience in a similar setting, supervising and leading others.
• While a formal qualification is not required, you should be willing to complete a Level 3 qualification in Team leadership and management with Priory.
• Supervise colleagues, lead team meetings and support your peers with their performance and professional development.
• Lead support planning and act as point of contact in the absence of site leadership.
• Assist with the management of site petty cash and client funds.
• Support 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.
• Provide assistance and support to attend medical appointments.
• Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff.
• Support the development of important family connections and liaise with specialists, including Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams.
• Encourage participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth.

What you'll bring to the role:

• 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, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.

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.
• We 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.

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.

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.