Senior Support Worker
Senior Support Worker
The Lighthouse, Stroud, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Full-time
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour
Shifts: Night Team - Waking Night: 21.30 - 07.30
Company Description
The Lighthouse is a 5-bedded transitional recovery service for females over the age of 13. This provision is part of Priory’s transitional living services for young people and young adults, offering individuals the best possible care in their recovery journey.
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.
For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.
Job Description
Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.
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.
You will have gained experience in a similar setting, supervising and leading others. While a formal qualification is not required, you should be willing to complete a Level 3 qualification in Team leadership and management with Priory.
Benefits include:
A competitive salary
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training
25 days annual leave
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Blue Light Card application opportunity
Cycle to work scheme
NEST pension option
Benefits are subject to T&Cs
Responsibilities
Encouraging people to live as independently as possible, while supporting them in building their life skills and achieving goals at their own pace
Supervise colleagues, lead team meetings and support your peers with their performance and professional development
Lead support planning and act as point of contact in the absence of site leadership
Assist with the management of site petty cash and client funds
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
Qualifications and Skills
Previous experience working in the care setting
Good numeracy skills
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 procedure
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.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills
Previous experience working in the care setting
Good numeracy skills
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 procedure
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.
Additional information
Additional Information
The Lighthouse is a 5-bedded residential home for females aged 13- 18. The Lighthouse provides a unique package of care and support 24 hours a day and 365 days a year for young people within our care system. This provision is part of Priory’s transitional living services for young people and young adults, requiring support with risk taking behaviours offering the best possible care in their recovery journey
The Lighthouse is a large detached house near to Stroud Town Centre We provide a high ratio of care, which enables a robust and proactive approach to risk management, whilst supporting people to engage with meaningful activity in the community.
At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A 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.
For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.
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.