Senior Support Worker in Hessle

We are looking to recruit a Senior Support Worker to join our team.

Pay Rate: £13.40

Shifts: Weekdays, weekends, bank holidays 08:00 – 20:30 / 20:00 – 08:30

Contracts available: Full time (37.5HR) and part time (25HR)

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.
• 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.
• 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 our residents and tenants.
• You will 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:

• Regular career conversations and support.
• Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
• 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. We support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge.

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.