Support Worker
Pay rate: £12.30 per hour
Monday - Friday plus alternate weekends
Shift times 07.30-21.30
42 hours per week
Company Overview
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.
Role Overview
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 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 to their lives.
Responsibilities
1. Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating, and personal care
2. Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
3. Assistance and support to attend medical appointments
4. Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff
5. Encouragement to participate in social and recreational activities
Location
Ebbsfleet House is located in Ramsgate, in Kent. It offers residential support for five males who are autistic or have a learning disability. We are in a semi-rural location, off a main road, and surrounded by lovely views and beautiful countryside.
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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