Support Worker

Job summary

Job Description

Pay Rate: £24,638.00 per annum

Shifts: 7.30 am - 3:30pm, 2:30am - 10:30pm, 10pm till 8am (To undertake waking nights duties on a rotational basis if required)

Company Description

Priory Adult Care is the UKs 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 peoples lives.

We offer full training and numerous pathways into senior and leadership position 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.

For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.

Main duties of the job

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, but you'll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work.

You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, youll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.

It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to peoples lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.

About us

Priory Althea Park House is a residential home in Stroud, Gloucestershire. We offer 10 beds for young males and females aged between 16 - 25 years old with eating disorders and other mental health needs including anxiety, depression and OCD. We also work with neurodivergent residents with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and/or ADHD that are also living with an eating disorder. Althea Park House provides a warm, homely and therapeutic atmosphere.