Description
Old Vicarage£13.95 per hourFullTime, 42 hours
Our shiftpatterns are between 8 and 8.
Priory OldVicarage has an opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join ourteam.
The Old Vicarage is located close toDewsbury town. It offers residential support for seven adult malesand females with a range of needs. This includes adults with alearning disability, individuals with mental health needs, andpeople on the autism spectrum.
We can also support those whohave:
- Complex needs
- Difficulties with communication
- Mildto moderate behaviours that may challenge
- Epilepsy
Whatyou’ll be doing
We are seeking anexperienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our team.In this role, you will act as a positive role model, providingeffective supervision and guidance to support staff, ensuringhigh-quality, person-centred care is delivered at alltimes.
You will play a key role insupervising day-to-day operations, coaching colleagues, leadingteam meetings, and ensuring the people who use our service aresupported to live fulfilling, independentlives.
- Supervise and support thedelivery of person-centred support and care
- Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers,role allocation, and effective communication.
- Ensure residents have person-centred plans in place andare supported to participate in meaningful activities.
- Deliver team supervisions and contribute to professionaldevelopment.
- Administer medication safely andin line with procedures.
- Manage service users’finances and contribute to budget management in accordance withpolicy.
- Complete and oversee accuraterecord-keeping, reporting, and compliance withlegislation.
- Monitor and support teamperformance, addressing immediate operational issues asneeded.
- Maintain up-to-date training andknowledge to ensure safe and effective practice.
You can find additional information in theattached job description.
Whatyou’ll bring to the role
- Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior SupportWorker is essential.
- Strong leadership andcommunication skills.
- Ability to supervise,coach, and motivate others
- Committed topromoting choice, dignity, and independence for those wesupport.
- Knowledge of care standards,policies, and safeguarding practices.
- Reliable, flexible, and proactive inproblem-solving.
- A caring and respectfulapproach to supporting others.
- Ability to workflexibly and think innovatively.
- Strongcommunication and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies,and procedures.
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.
- Contributory pensionscheme
- Flexible benefits including reducedrates and access to new schemes including gym membership, ITtechnology (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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