Support worker

Priory Melton Place

£13.45 per hour

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Melton Place has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team.

Priory Melton Place, in Melton Mowbray, is a residential service designed to bridge the gap and support individuals as they transition from hospital, towards independent living. We are unique in that we combine 24/7 on-site nursing care and access to psychiatry, in a therapeutic, structured, residential environment.

With a focus on recovery, our expert clinical support helps individuals to build confidence, stability and to live their life back in the community.

Responsibilities

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

• Support Registered Nurses in delivering individualised patient care, promoting patients’ wellbeing, dignity and treatment.
• Assist patients with personal care, including dressing, bathing and toileting, while maintaining their privacy and dignity.
• Observe and monitor patients’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, reporting any concerns to senior staff and recording information accurately.
• Support patient observations, engagement, escorted leave and de-escalation activities following appropriate training and competency assessments.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, clean and supportive ward environment, adhering to infection control, safeguarding and confidentiality procedures.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Skills

Essential for the role

• Educated to a minimum of NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Mathematics and English.
• Good communication, listening and observational skills.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and accurate record-keeping.
• Basic IT literacy and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A compassionate, patient-focused approach, with a commitment to maintaining dignity, safeguarding and wellbeing.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Previous experience supporting individuals with their personal care needs.
• Experience working within a healthcare, mental health or care environment.
• Understanding of safeguarding, infection control and patient confidentiality.
• Experience monitoring and reporting changes in an individual's physical, mental or emotional wellbeing.
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and support individuals who may be distressed.

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.

• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra 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

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