Pay Rate: £12.30 p/h Shifts Available: 07:00 - 22:00 07:00 - 21:00 Full time 40 HR contract MUST BE DRIVER (Full UK driving license - Manual or Automatic) 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 close-knit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to people’s lives. We offer full training and numerous career pathways, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program. Job Description Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. 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. Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program. Benefits include: A competitive salary Enhanced disclosure cost coverage Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training 28 days annual leave including bank holidays Online benefits and cashback rewards Blue Light Card application opportunity Cycle to work scheme NEST pension option Benefits are subject to T&Cs Responsibilities Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes Assistance and support to attend medical appointments Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and report any changes to senior staff Encouragement to participate in social and recreational activities Providing support reflecting the wishes and needs of the individual and consistent with their support plans Supporting the individual to maintain a home and to lead fulfilled lives as valued community members Attending supervisions, team meetings and training Qualifications and Skills Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature Empathy, understanding and patience Ability to work on your initiative and as part of a team Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures Competent in verbal and written English, with good listening and communication skills A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential Understanding of the issues faced by people with mental health needs A good basic level of education is desired To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK. Additional Information Sandyhurst is a supported living service, offering support to four adults who are on the autism spectrum, have a learning disability, or mental health needs. Our specialist support enables people to live happy and fulfilling lives in their own homes within their community. The support provided is person-centred and tailored to meet every unique need, underpinned by our philosophy that every individual has the right to live the life that they choose. Disclosure All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and the cost will be covered by Priory.