Support Worker - Female Only in Wakefield

Gateholme is looking to recruit a Female Support Worker to join their team.

Role type: Full-time

Hours: 7:30am - 7:30pm. Support Workers are expected to arrive 15 minutes before the start of their shift for a handover. Weekend work is included.

Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour

Gateholme is set in the lovely countryside surroundings of Carr Gate, in Wakefield. Our home offers residential support for 39 people with a variety of needs, including individuals with a learning disability, autistic people, and those with complex needs. Our homes support people with a variety of different needs and our team are dedicated to viewing each person as an individual and supporting them on a person-centred basis to create and achieve goals to meet their own expectation, to have the best life possible and to be as independent as possible.

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, 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: Due to a genuine occupational requirement, we are seeking a female Support Worker for this 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.

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 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.

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.