Description
PrioryNewcombe Lodge, The Ridgeway, Bussage, Stroud GL68AZ£26592.93 AnnualSalaryFull Time 37.5 Hours.Early shifts – 07:30 – 15:30 Late shifts – 14:30 – 22:30Long day – 07:30 –22:30PrioryNewcombe Lodge has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join ourteam.
Priory Newcombe Lodge, Bussage,Gloucestershire is a 7-bedded transitional recovery service forfemales aged 13–18. It is accessible by public transport, with abus stop approximately 1 minute from the service providing linksinto Stroud, with Stroud railway station and local bus stationnearby. The M5 and M4 motorways are also within easy reach,providing wider regionalaccess.
What you’ll bedoing
You will be part of acompassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. Wetake a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help peoplemove forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfillingfuture. You will play a key part in their recovery, assistingqualified staff with the assessment and implementation ofindividual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks andactivities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing,dignity and treatment of patients
• Ensure that the people who useour service have any personal needs or requirements met; includingpersonal care, participation in activities and support with dailyliving tasks. To support people who use our service in achievingtheir outcomes in the way that they choose. • Completedaily administration including updating person centred support& care plans, updating charts and completing accurate dailynotes. • Maintains professional relationships whilstdeveloping a good rapport with the people who use our service,their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.• Through own professional behaviour, including adheringto policies and procedures, contributes to the maintenance ofsafety, security and confidentiality standards.
Youcan find additional information in the attached jobdescription.
What you’ll bringto the role
Essentialfor the role
- NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or related area orequivalent or higher recognised qualification. GCSE or NVQ2 inEnglish and Maths. N.B. It is not anticipated that all new recruitsto the role will have NVQ2 qualification but will commence theattainment process within six months of joining and will have aspecific time period in which to qualify.
- Communication and personal interaction is a keyfeature of this role and may include the provision of support topeople who use challenging behaviour as a way to communicate theirneeds and frustrations or who use alternative communication methodssuch as pictures and signing systems. This role also requiresparticipation in and promotion of a team approach at all times,with positive and constructive working relationships for thebenefit of the service user. To contribute both verbally and inwriting to service user reviews and support planning.
Thefollowing experience would bebeneficial
- Experienceof working in a related environment isdesirable.
What wewill give you in return
We want youto succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be wellsupported with regular career conversations. We also offer fulltraining and numerous pathways into leadership and qualifiedclinical positions to help you shape your career withus.
- Birthday Holiday –Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributorypension scheme
- Flexible benefits includingreduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership,IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare CashPlan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access todevelopment opportunities
- Sponsorship ofprofessional qualifications through our Individual ProfessionalDevelopment (IPD) panel
- Leadership &management development
- Long serviceaward
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receiptof applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancyearly if enough suitable candidates areidentified.
AboutPriory
Priory is the UK’s leading independentprovider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000people each year to live their lives as fully and independently aspossible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression,anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – andprovide residential and supported living care for autistic adults,people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, braininjuries and olderpeople.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed toproviding an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn moreabout the accessibility support we offer here.
Foragency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statementhere.
All roles are subject to asuccessful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priorywill cover the cost of a DBScheck.
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