Pay rate: £13.10 per hour Day Shifts: Various shifts between 7:30am - 10pm. Weekend work is included. Due to a genuine occupational requirement, we are looking to recruit a candidate who can drive for this particular role. 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 closeknit, 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. Our roles can be flexible around your lifestyle, either full or part time and with a variety of shift patterns including weekdays and weekends. For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section. Job Description 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 should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. As a Senior Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts. This will include task allocation, ensuring activities run as planned, going through the senior checklist, and reporting any incidents. Alongside this, 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. For this role, we are looking for candidates with previous care experience. We also look for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to people’s 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 Delegating tasks and supervising staff Quality assurance Managing incidents and leading on safety huddles Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating, personal care and personal hygiene 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 quickly report any changes to senior staff Encouragement to participate in social and recreational activities Manage some behaviours that could be challenging Qualifications and Skills Previous experience gained from a Support Worker role or similar 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 Lynbrook is located in Bamber Bridge, a suburb of Preston, and offers residential support for four adults, who are on the autism spectrum or have a learning disability. The service is located on a side road in a quiet and pleasant neighbourhood. Our staff are dedicated to providing our residents with a good quality of life, in a safe and nurturing environment, where they can grow and develop. 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.