Support Worker

Job summary

Fairview Lodgeis looking to recruit aSupport Workerto join their team. This is afull time role.

Shifts: 12 hour shifts that would consist of days, nights, and rota weekend (8AM- 8PM and 8PM - 8AM)

Rate: £12.90 per hour

Fair View Lodge is located in the market town of Newton Abbot. We offer residential support for three adults who are autistic or have a learning disability. Our home is located in a pleasant residential area, within walking distance of the town centre. Our team are dedicated to providing the people we care for with the skills they need to live a healthier and happy life in their own communities. We know our residents have a variety of different needs and we work to ensure that their physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs are met.

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.

Main duties of the job

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to ourresidentswellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

As a Support Worker, you will assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents. 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.

• Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care
• Performing light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
• Assisting with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals
• Assistance and support to attend medical appointments
• Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff
• Supporting the development of important family connections and liaising with specialists, including Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams
• Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth

About us

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.