Support Worker- Nights in Stowmarket

Priory Combs Court is looking to recruit a Waking Nights - Support Worker to join our team. This is a full time position with a salary of £13.20 an hour for 37.5 hours a week, working from 8pm to 8:30am on a 2 week rolling rota.

Combs Court is a residential service located in Stowmarket, Suffolk, supporting up to 29 adult males and females who have a primary learning disability diagnosis. Our team is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the people we support, providing them with the skills needed for a healthier and happier life back in the community.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• You will be part of a compassionate team committed to our residents' wellbeing.
• A personalised approach using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence.
• Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be key strengths.
• Friendly, patient, and positive approach to work.
• Assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity, and treatment of our residents and tenants.
• Provide support with day-to-day activities while encouraging and promoting independent living.
• Help people reach their potential through both practical and emotional support.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Providing assistance and support to attend medical appointments.
• Observing, monitoring, and recording physical and emotional well-being, reporting any changes to senior staff.
• Supporting the development of important family connections and liaising with specialists.
• Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 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.
• A social care qualification is desirable, but not essential.

To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.

What we will give you in return:

• Support with regular career conversations.
• Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
• Free on-site parking.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes.
• 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.