Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour with effect from 1st April 2025.
Hours: 30 hours per week. Various shifts between the hours of 8am - 8pm. Weekend work is included.
This role will involve working with one resident on a 2:1 basis.
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. 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.
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, along with a friendly, patient, and positive approach to work.
You will provide support with day-to-day activities while 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 in their lives.
You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. 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, and eating
* Supporting with cooking and preparation of food and drinks
* Administering medication (training provided)
* Performing housekeeping duties including deep cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, laundry, and changing beds
* Assisting and supporting to attend medical appointments, in-house activities, and going out into the community
* Attendance at daily handovers with team members
* Observing, monitoring, and recording physical and emotional well-being, with immediate reporting to the management team on-site or via the on-call system
* Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities, promoting independence
Qualifications and Skills
* Must come with previous care experience due to this being a nights role and no senior management team being present during your working hours.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
* Empathy, understanding, and patience
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
* 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
The Old Vicarage is located close to Dewsbury town. It offers residential support for seven adult males and females with a range of needs, including adults with learning disabilities, individuals with mental health needs, and people on the autism spectrum.
By encouraging people to take control and believe in their potential, we can make positive outcomes a reality for everyone, regardless of age or presumed ability.
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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