Senior Support Worker - Waking Night
The Lighthouse, Stroud, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Full-time
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour (£29,200)
Shifts: Night Team - Waking Night: 21.30 - 07.30 (10h shift)
40h contract x4 nights per week
(part time considered)
The Lighthouse is a 5-bedded residential home for females aged 13-18. The Lighthouse provides a unique package of care and supports 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 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, we provide full training and 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.
Benefits include:
1. A competitive salary
2. Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
3. Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
4. 25 days annual leave
5. Online benefits and cashback rewards
6. Blue Light Card application opportunity
7. Cycle to work scheme
8. NEST pension option
Benefits are subject to T&Cs.
Responsibilities:
1. Encouraging young people to live as independently as possible, while supporting them in building their life skills and achieving goals at their own pace.
2. Performing 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.
5. Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth.
Minimum Requirements:
While a formal qualification is not required, you should be willing to complete a Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare. You should have the following qualities:
1. Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature.
2. Empathy, understanding, and patience.
3. Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
4. Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
5. The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges.
6. Competent in verbal and written English.
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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