Description
The LighthouseSalary | £28.366Full Time role of hours per week.
The Lighthouse has anopportunity for a Support worker to join ourteam.
The Lighthouse is a 5 bed specialistresidential home for young people aged 13–18 with complex mentalhealth needs and associated risk taking behaviours. We are situatedwithin walking distance from Stroud town centre allowing accessfrom all major bus and train routes into the town. Our aim here atThe Lighthouse is to ensure that the young people we invest in havethe best residential experience in a therapeutic and homelyenvironment. Care here is individually tailored to meet their needsand ensure the best outcome by investing in our young people’sfuture. You will be responsible for the supervision of our youngpeople who display a range of behaviours relating to their mentalhealth following their previous trauma. Participating in activitiesand engaging our young people around the home and within theirdaily routine as well as ensuring their educational needs aremet.
Lighthouse benefits from local busconnections and access to nearby rail services in Stroud, with goodroad links via surroundingroutes.
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 use our service have anypersonal needs or requirements met; including personal care,participation in activities and support with daily living tasks. Tosupport people who use our service in achieving their outcomes inthe way that they choose.
- Complete dailyadministration including updating person centred support & careplans, updating charts and completing accurate dailynotes.
- Maintains professional relationshipswhilst developing a good rapport with the people who use ourservice, their family, colleagues, visitors and otherstakeholders.
You can findadditional information in the attached jobdescription.
What you’ll bringto the role
Positive and pro-activeapproach. Experience is desirable but not essential for the rightcandidate Big heart and passion to make a difference to childrenand young people Patience, enthusiasm andresilience
Full driving licence preferredbut not essential
What we will giveyou in return
We want you to succeedat Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported withregular career conversations. We also offer full training andnumerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positionsto help you shape your career with us.
- Free on-site parking
- BirthdayHoliday – Your Birthday as an extra days annualleave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexiblebenefits including reduced rates and access to new schemesincluding gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets /smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply HealthScheme)
- Access to developmentopportunities
- Sponsorship of professionalqualifications through our Individual Professional Development(IPD) panel
- Leadership & managementdevelopment
- Long service award
- 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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