Bank Support Worker

Fernleigh House

£13.75

Bank contract

Fernleigh House has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team. This is a bank contract and we can offer various shift patterns across earlies, lates and longer days including weekends and occasional night shifts.

Fernleigh House is located in Leyland, a suburb of Preston, in Lancashire. It offers residential support to six autistic males and females and people with a learning disability.

We can also support those who have:

• Difficulties with communication
• Moderate to severe behaviour that may challenge
• Epilepsy

Responsibilities

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the service. 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.

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
• Support service users in achieving their personal outcomes in the way they choose.
• Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies and regulations.
• Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them to set goals and track progress.
• Promote choice, independence, and involvement at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.
• Working with the team to support residents to "Live Their Life" as independently as possible

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Skills

• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are necessary to support our residents
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in Learning Difficulties, Autism, Epilepsy and behaviours that challenge is an advantage but not essential as all training will be provided.

A good standard of spoken and written English is essential for this role, as it involves supporting individuals with communication difficulties and ensuring their needs are clearly understood.

Benefits

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.

• 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

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.