Priory Group
Posted 1d ago

Support Worker

Priory Group
Teignmouth, Devon, United Kingdom
£14/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • providing personal care
  • maintaining records
  • promoting independence
Requirements
  • Caring approach
  • Flexible working
  • Strong communication
  • Relationship-building skills, and commitment to professional standards. Care or support work is desirable but not essential
  • Training is provided
Technical tools mentioned
Healthcare Cash PlanSimply Health Scheme

Job description



Eastleigh House
£13.75 per hour
Full Time

Eastleigh House is located in the quiet seaside town of Teignmouth in South Devon. Our service offers residential support for up to eight individuals who are autistic, have a learning disability and/or mental health needs, who may also require support with communication difficulties and behaviours of concern.

The home is located in a quiet residential area, 10 minutes from the town centre and the seafront. Our trained and specialist staff provide support to help each resident improve their quality of life, as well as their health and wellbeing. 

The approach we take is person-centred and we use positive behaviour support (PBS), focusing on building positive outcomes for our residents and helping them to live a fulfilled life.


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. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting 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 personal care and support with daily living tasks.
  • Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
  • Support service users in achieving their personal outcomes in the way they choose.
  • Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.
  • Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
  • Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies and regulations.
  • Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them to set goals and track progress.
  • Promote choice, independence, and involvement at all times.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions. 
 You can find additional information in the attached job description. 


What you’ll bring to the role

  • A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
  • Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided).



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. 
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
  • 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

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.


About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
 
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement
here.

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. 


About Priory Group

Provides mental health treatment and adult social care services.

Year founded
1980
Employees
13000
Organization type
Private
Latest investment
Private Equity (2021) — led by Waterland Private Equity
Headquarters
GB

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