Job Description

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Description

Priory The Bungalow

is looking to recruit a

Support Worker

to join the team.This is a

bank role for day shifts

.



The Bungalow is located in the town of Lostock Hall, a suburb of Preston, in Lancashire. The service offers residential support for three adult males and females who are autistic or have a learning disability.



Our team are dedicated to supporting our residents to have a fulfilled and active life, to meet their dreams, goals, and aspirations. We design our support around the individual needs of each person we care for, working together to achieve the very best for everyone in a unique, homely atmosphere. We aim to provide everyday living experiences within the community for people, who may otherwise miss the opportunity to experience the wider world.


We can also support those who have:Physical disabilities Difficulties with communication Mild to moderate behaviour that may challenge Epilepsy


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What you'll be doing

You'll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, supporting with care requirements, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.Through your own professional behaviour, including adhering to policies and procedures, you will contributes to the maintenance of safety, security and confidentiality standards. Undertake keyworking responsibility for individual service users, supporting the individual to plan goals and personal outcomes and ensure that these are comprehensively documented and reviewed. Innovation You should have a flexible and innovative approach to their work and be able to facilitate and support service users in decision making, promoting choice and involvement at all times. You should present the service in a positive light and should be proactive in making suggestions for how to improve the service.
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.



The role holder should have a flexible and innovative approach to their work and be able to facilitate and support service users in decision making, promoting choice and involvement at all times. The role holder should present the service in a positive light and should be proactive in making suggestions for how to improve the service.###

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.Pension enrolment Access to development opportunities Refer a friend bonus DBS paid for
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.###

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.



All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.



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'