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Scunthorpe, Scunthorpe Engla DN16 2AQ, United Kingdom Priory The Gables is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join their team. This is a full time time role. Shift Patterns: 36 hours 3 * 12 hours weekly shifts | 8am - 8pm / 8pm - 8am days/nights £12.60 per hour The Gables is located in the Ashby area of Scunthorpe. It offers residential support for 12 people with complex mental health needs. We provide an integrated step-down service from hospital, locked rehabilitation and for individuals who may require a step up from the community. Our team are dedicated in working in partnership with the people we care for to take control and have belief in their potential, making positive outcomes and recovery a reality for everyone, regardless of age or presumed ability. 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. <ul><li>Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care </li><li>Performing light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes </li><li>Assisting with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals </li><li>Assistance and support to attend medical appointments </li><li>Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff </li><li>Supporting the development of important family connections and liaising with specialists, including Speech &amp; Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams </li><li>Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth </li></ul>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: Qualifications and Skills <ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature </li><li>Empathy, understanding and patience </li><li>Ability to work on your own and as part of a team </li><li>Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure </li><li>The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges </li><li>Competent in verbal and written English </li><li>A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential </li></ul>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<ul><li>Free on-site parking</li><li>28 days annual leave</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare</li><li>Access to development opportunities</li><li>Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel</li><li>Leadership &amp; management development</li><li>Long service award</li><li>Refer a friend bonuses</li></ul>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. 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 closeknit, 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 position 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.

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<ul><li>About The Role</li><li> Spinal Injury Support Worker Location: Canterbury Salary: £17.36 per hour weeknights, £18.18 per hour weekend nights - Waking nights. £9.50 per hour - Sleeping night rate. Job Type: Zero-hour contract Shifts: 8pm-8am, 7 days per week. Full time/part time hours available, on both waking and sleeping night shifts. We also have day shifts available, 8am-8pm, 7 days per week. About Us: At Libertatem, we believe in providing exceptional care that makes a real difference in people's lives. We are a friendly, supportive team dedicated to helping individuals live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Role Overview: We are offering an opportunity for experienced and dedicated Spinal Injury Support Workers to join our new client in Canterbury, working on a 2:1 ratio. Our client is a male in his late 50's with a Spinal Injury following a road traffic accident. He has a catheter and requires daily support with bowel management, cough assist and nebulisers, plus risk of autonomic dysreflexia. To support his independence, we're seeking support workers who are confident, empathetic, and capable of building a strong, trusting relationship, with previous Spinal Injury experience. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, catheter and bowel management)</li> <li>Preparing meals and supporting with nutrition</li> <li>Administering medication and supporting with cough assist and nebulisers (training provided)</li> <li>Providing emotional support and companionship</li> <li>Supporting with moving and handling</li> <li>Light housekeeping duties</li> </ul>What We're Looking For:<ul> <li>Previous experience within a similar role, supporting clients with high level spinal cord injury with complex needs.</li> <li>Experience with catheter care, bowel management and/or knowledge of Autonomic Dysreflexia. </li> <li>A valid UK driving licence essential to drive during shift.</li> <li>A caring and compassionate nature</li> <li>Excellent communication skills</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li> </ul>What We Offer:<ul> <li>Access to our benefits and communication platform</li> <li>Exclusive discounts at thousands of recognised retailers</li> <li>Access to our Wellness Centre</li> <li>Support with financial wellbeing</li> <li>Discounts on gym memberships</li> <li>Discounts on healthcare cash plans</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li> </ul> #libertatem</li><li>About You</li><li>About Us</li><li> Libertatem Healthcare The Libertatem Healthcare Group, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence. Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client's independence at the very centre of everything we do. The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.</li></ul>

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Spinal Injury Support Worker - Nights

<ul><li>About The Role</li><li> Spinal Injury Support Worker Location: Canterbury Salary: £16.53 per hour weekdays, £17.36 per hour weekends Job Type: Zero-hour contract Shifts: 8am-8pm, 7 days per week. Full time/part time hours available. We also have waking and sleeping night shifts available, 8pm-8am, 7 days per week. About Us: At Libertatem, we believe in providing exceptional care that makes a real difference in people's lives. We are a friendly, supportive team dedicated to helping individuals live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Role Overview: We are offering an opportunity for experienced and dedicated Spinal Injury Support Workers to join our new client in Canterbury, working on a 2:1 ratio. Our client is a male in his late 50's with a Spinal Injury following a road traffic accident. He has a catheter and requires daily support with bowel management, cough assist and nebulisers, plus risk of autonomic dysreflexia. To support his independence, we're seeking support workers who are confident, empathetic, and capable of building a strong, trusting relationship, with previous Spinal Injury experience. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, catheter and bowel management)</li> <li>Preparing meals and supporting with nutrition</li> <li>Administering medication and supporting with cough assist and nebulisers (training provided)</li> <li>Providing emotional support and companionship</li> <li>Supporting with moving and handling</li> <li>Light housekeeping duties</li> </ul>What We're Looking For:<ul> <li>Previous experience within a similar role, supporting clients with high level spinal cord injury with complex needs.</li> <li>Experience with catheter care, bowel management and/or knowledge of Autonomic Dysreflexia. </li> <li>A valid UK driving licence essential to drive during shift.</li> <li>A caring and compassionate nature</li> <li>Excellent communication skills</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li> </ul>What We Offer:<ul> <li>Access to our benefits and communication platform</li> <li>Exclusive discounts at thousands of recognised retailers</li> <li>Access to our Wellness Centre</li> <li>Support with financial wellbeing</li> <li>Discounts on gym memberships</li> <li>Discounts on healthcare cash plans</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li> </ul> #libertatem</li><li>About You</li><li>About Us</li><li> Libertatem Healthcare The Libertatem Healthcare Group, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence. Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client's independence at the very centre of everything we do. The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.</li></ul>

Spinal Injury Support Worker

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care at Cygnet Lodge Kenton. You will be expected to work 38.5 hours a week (days and night shifts) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care. Cygnet Lodge Kenton, in North-West London, offers a flexible mental health rehabilitation service for women including High-Support Inpatient Rehabilitation (Level 2) and Community Rehabilitation (Level 1). This dual-level rehabilitation model ensures that women receive the support they need while developing independence at their own pace. Women placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people. Your Day-to-Day... <ul> <li>Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients &amp; residents </li> <li>Provide guidance and encouragement through physical &amp; emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs &amp; provide help in the most appropriate way </li> <li>Assist with medical &amp; welfare needs and report a s required Safeguard Maintain a safe and clean environment for all </li> </ul> You are... <ul> <li>Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives </li> <li>An excellent communicator and a good team player </li> <li>Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating &amp; varied environment </li> <li>Helping to empower &amp; support service user independence </li> </ul> Why Cygnet? Well offer you <ul> <li>Flexible working with opportunity for overtime </li> <li>Regular coaching &amp; appraisal </li> <li>Expert supervision &amp; peer support </li> <li>Employee discount savings &amp; Cycle to Work scheme </li> <li>Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice </li> </ul> Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

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Daffodil House, Church Road, Tonteg Nr Pontypridd CF38 1HE, United Kingdom Daffodil House is looking to recruit a Support Worker - Male Only to join their team. This is afull time role. 42 hour week. Rolling rota - Week 1 Monday Tuesday Saturday Sunday Week 2 Wednesday Thursday Friday £12.60 per hour Daffodil House (Formerly Church Village) is a new Adult Care service opening in early 2025. It is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment and will be a modern, top of the line residential service dedicated to achieving positive outcomes and enabling our residents to live their best lives 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. <ul><li>Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care </li><li>Performing light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes </li><li>Assisting with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals </li><li>Assistance and support to attend medical appointments </li><li>Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff </li><li>Supporting the development of important family connections and liaising with specialists, including Speech &amp; Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams </li><li>Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth </li></ul>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: Qualifications and Skills <ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature </li></ul><ul><li>Empathy, understanding and patience </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work on your own and as part of a team </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure </li></ul><ul><li>The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges </li></ul><ul><li>Competent in verbal and written English </li></ul><ul><li>A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential </li></ul>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<ul><li>Free on-site parking</li><li>28 days annual leave</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare</li><li>Access to development opportunities</li><li>Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel</li><li>Leadership &amp; management development</li><li>Long service award</li><li>Refer a friend bonuses</li></ul>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. 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 closeknit, 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 position 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.

Support Worker - Male Only

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (working both day and night shifts) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Hexham. This is our 27 bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs. The hospital is built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. Situated amongst the soft fields and meadows of the Tyne valley, which is known for its abbey, leafy parks, and mix of independent shops, the hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for service users within the North East of England. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day. Your day-to-day... Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care Provide guidance &amp; encouragement through physical &amp; emotional support Learn about individuals' specific needs &amp; provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical &amp; welfare needs and report as required Safeguard Maintain a safe &amp; clean environment for all Why Cygnet? We'll offer you... Starting £12.60 per/hour, £12.85 per/hour post 6 months probation, and then £13.10 per/hour at 18 months. Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime Regular coaching &amp; appraisal Expert supervision &amp; peer support Employee discount savings &amp; Cycle to Work scheme You are... Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives An excellent communicator &amp; a good team player Sensitive &amp; intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating &amp; varied environment Passionate about empowering &amp; supporting service user independence Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Walkern Lodge is a 4 bed residential home providing care for adults with learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs. We are looking for a Female Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week, covering 12 hour day shifts on a rota basis including weekends making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care. As a support worker you will encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centered and meaningful to each individual as possible. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people. Your Day-to-Day... • Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients &amp; residents • Provide guidance and encouragement through physical &amp; emotional support • Learn about individuals' specific needs &amp; provide help in the most appropriate way • Assist with medical &amp; welfare needs and report as required • Safeguard • Maintain a safe and clean environment for all You are... • Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives • An excellent communicator and a good team player • Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating &amp; varied environment • Helping to empower &amp; support service user independence. Why Cygnet? We'll offer you... • An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme • Flexible working with opportunity for overtime • Regular coaching &amp; appraisal • Expert supervision &amp; peer support • Employee discount savings &amp; "Cycle to Work" scheme • Recruitment referrals • Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

Female Support Worker

Job overview Exciting opportunity to work with the Mental Health of Learning Disability (MHLD) across Kent. We are currently looking to recruit Band 3 Support Time and Recovery Workers. The post will cover East Kent (based in the Beacon in Thanet) The main elements of community mental health support work focus on collaborative working with service users to promote engagement and to facilitate an optimum level of independence and self-management. Our expectation is that you will endeavour to establish therapeutic relationships within which to address recovery goals in order to help service users to gain access to a range of resources and services to facilitate involvement and connection with the local community. Part of the expected role of this post is to assist nursing staff with the effective functioning of the Physical Health Clinics and support the wider MDT Teams with monitoring the implementation of treatment plans in place. Visiting people at their own home as required. Main duties of the job To work as part of a team that provides secondary mental health services, focusing on the direct needs of service users with a Learning disability, working across boundaries of care, organisation and role. To provide support and give time to an allocated group of service users in order to promote their recovery and maintain them in their community environment helping them to build their own support network. To support service users to identify their needs and to assist care co-ordinators to plan, implement and evaluate individual care plans. To have the individual service user's needs at the fore at all times, working to the recovery model to support the service user to work towards their identified goals. To use agreed values and skills to underpin day-to-day work. To be actively involved in the delivery of Interventions with the support and guidance of the Multi-disciplinary Team. Working for our organisation Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC. Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community. We are proud to employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, and to serve an increasingly diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service. Our strategy Our mission is what we set out to do every dayWe deliver brilliant care through brilliant people Our vision is where we want to be in the futureTo provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time. Check out our recruitment videos Recruitment - YouTube Detailed job description and main responsibilities To be aware of any Advance Directives made by service users in respect of their care and treatment To assist in delivering a high standard of support to service users and their carers, promoting their equality, dignity and mental wellbeing at all times To facilitate service user and carer input into the development of best practice To promote effective communication and relationships with people who are troubled or depressed To establish and maintain working relationships with people who have difficulty in communicating To establish and maintain working relationships with people who lack trust and motivation To provide advice and information to those who enquire about mental and physical health needs and related services To regularly work with people who are experiencing or have experience often sad or upsetting personal and/or social situations To establish, sustain and at the appropriate time, disengage from professional relationships with service users working at the service users' pace with support from the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) To provide, or assist service users to access, information on health promotion to include a health diet; smoking cessation; preventing substance misuse and the importance of physical exercise To work with individuals to facilitate access and engagement in a range of leisure and other community based activities, working across boundaries of care and organisations including Secondary Care, Primary Care and Third Sector services. Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role. Person specification Training, Qualification Essential criteria<ul><li>NVQ Level 2 in Care/ community Mental Health Care or agreed equivalent experience Commitment to undertake and to gain appropriate Level 3 qualification within an agreed time limit.</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate a good level of English and Maths skills.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>NVQ Level 3 in Care/Certificate in Community Mental Health Care or agreed equivalent</li> </ul>Experience Essential criteria<ul><li>Experience working with People with Learning Disabilities/ASD/ADHD.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience of emotional distress in others.</li> <li>Experience of mental health services (as a worker or service user/carer)</li> <li>Experience of working with Older Adults with mental health needs or dementia.</li> </ul>Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria<ul><li>Ability to listen effectively and communicate effectively at all levels.</li> <li>Basic written communication skills to enable completion of records etc.</li> <li>Empathy, compassion and patience</li> <li>Ability to create innovative solutions to help empower service users</li> <li>Ability to work unsupervised in a range of settings.</li> <li>Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers.</li> <li>Ability to form professional relationships with other professionals including the local MDT</li> <li>A keenness to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life of people with, Learning disability, ASD, ADHD and mental health problems.</li> <li>Ability to recognise and support the personal resourcefulness of people with Learning Disability mental illness</li> <li>Ability to acknowledge diversity and promote anti-discriminatory practice/equal opportunities and cultural awareness.</li> <li>Ability to adapt and embrace change both, expectation of role and as the organisation seeks to improve and develop.</li> <li>Hold a current driving licence. Own a vehicle.</li> </ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>To have an understanding of various means of communication for people with Learning Disabilities</li> <li>To have experience of</li></ul>

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Support Time Recovery Worker

Hythe, Folkstone Engla CT20 2QD, United Kingdom We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to join our team. This is apart time role. £12.90 per hour 28 hours per week Laburnum House is situated in Folkestone, in Kent. It offers residential support for six males and females who have a primary learning disability diagnosis, including people who are autistic. The home is ideally placed on a residential street near the town centre. We offer a safe and homely environment, where all the people we care for can make their own choices about the support they receive. We encourage and support everyone at Laburnum House to recognise and identify their goals and ambitions, and we will support them to meet them. It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, 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 our residents and tenants. 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. **Add/delete bullet points as per vacancy brief: 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. 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. <ul><li>Encouraging people to live as independently as possible, while supporting them in building their life skills and achieving goals at their own pace </li><li>Complete daily administration of electronic and paper records with the involvement of the individual as appropriate </li><li>Supporting the individual in maintaining their health and wellbeing, which may involve liaising with other specialists </li><li>Supporting and encouraging 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 </li><li>Embedding the REACH standards in everyday practice </li><li>Following company policies and procedures </li></ul>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: To be eligible for this role you need to hold a Full UK drivers licence Qualifications and Skills <ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and resilience </li><li>Demonstrating initiative and the ability to work in a person centred way </li><li>Ability to work alongside people to develop their potential and skills </li><li>Empathy, understanding and patience </li><li>Ability to work on your own and as part of a team </li><li>Competent in verbal and written English </li><li>A social care qualification is desirable, but not essential </li></ul>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<ul><li>Free on-site parking</li><li>28 days annual leave</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare</li><li>Access to development opportunities</li><li>Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel</li><li>Leadership &amp; management development</li><li>Long service award</li><li>Refer a friend bonuses</li></ul>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. 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 closeknit, 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 position 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.

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