Support Worker (Female) in Gloucester

Hobbits Holt is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join their team. This is a full time role. Shifts: Days and nights with weekends. (8AM - 8PM and 8PM-8AM). Pay Rate: £12.60. Hobbits Holt is located in Ruspidge, in Cinderford, close to the Forest of Dean. Our home provides residential support for six people who have a learning disability. Our team are dedicated to supporting our residents to achieve their full potential in social and educational activities as well as in their day-to-day life.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide support with day-to-day activities, while encouraging and promoting independent living.
• Assist 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.
• Assist 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

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:

• Female Support Workers.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sponsored professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
• Leadership & management development.
• Long service award.
• Refer a friend bonuses.

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.

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.