Bank Support Worker

**Bank Support Worker**:

- Leonards Croft are looking to recruit Bank Support Workers to join the team.

We are located in Stafford. We provide residential support for eight males and females who are autistic or have a learning disability, or both. The service is off a busy main road, around 15 minutes from the town centre.

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. As a Bank Support Worker you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting 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.
- Assist residents with daily living tasks (e.g., personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders)
- Promote independence and encourage decision-making skills
- Support residents in participating in community activities and social events
- You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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.

Experience working with individuals who have learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, or similar needs is essential. The role requires encouraging independence and supporting the development of life skills, alongside familiarity with health and safety practices in a care setting. Additionally, experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team is important, as is a basic knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality principles.

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.
- 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 Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- 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
- Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)
- About Priory
- Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.

With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.
- Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.

Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our 'PSL'

**Department**

Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

**Employment Type**

Bank

**Location**

Leonards Croft

**Address**

80 Lichfield Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4LP

**Workplace type**

Onsite

**Compensation**

£13.20 / hour