Support Worker

Woodhouse Cottage is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join their team.

**Role type**:Full-time

**Hours**:40 hours per week (Various hours between 8am - 10pm, weekend work will be included).

**Pay Rate**: £12.60 per hour

Woodhouse Cottage is located in East Ardsley, in West Yorkshire. Our home offers residential support for six adult males, and they are cared for by a male-only team. This includes men with a learning disability and autistic men. We are in a semi-rural location, surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Our team are dedicated to promoting independence, choice, dignity, empowerment, respect and opportunities and to support everyone to fulfil their potential. At Woodhouse Cottage, we support projects to engage and rehabilitate individuals, so they can do things that are meaningful to them, reducing the likelihood of them requiring forensic support in the future.

We can also support those who have mild to moderate behaviours that may challenge.

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 people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.

**What you'll be doing**

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

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.

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, you’ll 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

**What you'll bring to the role**

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

**_ Due to a genuine occupational requirement, we are looking to recruit Male Support Workers for this particular role._**

**Qualifications and Skills**
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
- Empathy, understanding and patience
- Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
- Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
- The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
- Competent in verbal and written English
- A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential

To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.

**What we will give you in return**
- We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

**Adult care benefits**
- Free on-site parking
- 28 days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses

**Company Description**

Priory Adult Care is the UK’s 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-Wil