Support WorkerDunvegan, 228 Main Street, Stenhousemuir, Larbert, Scotland, FK5 3JPFull-timeCompany DescriptionPriory 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-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need. At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A closeknit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to people’s lives. We offer full training and numerous career pathways, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program. Our roles can be flexible around your lifestyle, either full or part time and with a variety of shift patterns including weekdays and weekends. For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.Job DescriptionShifts- 35 hour week Mon-Sun Shift patterns can be discussed at interviewYour 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. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. 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. Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK. 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. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program. Benefits include:A competitive salaryEnhanced disclosure cost coverageComprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training28 days annual leave including bank holidaysOnline benefits and cashback rewardsBlue Light Card application opportunityCycle to work schemeNEST pension optionBenefits are subject to T&Cs Responsibilities Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal carePerform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothesAssist with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individualsAssistance and support to attend medical appointmentsObserve, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staffEncouragement to participate in social and recreational activities Qualifications and SkillsExcellent interpersonal skills and a caring natureEmpathy, understanding and patienceAbility to work on your own and as part of a teamAbility to understand and follow policies and procedureThe ability to anticipate and respond to challengesCompetent in verbal and written EnglishA 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.Additional informationDunvegan is located in the town of Stenhousemuir, near Falkirk, in Scotland. It offers residential support for 33 people who have a learning disability, and is split across a main house and eight bungalows, which creates a small community feel. We want to help each person we care for to have a healthy, happy and independent life, within a safe and welcoming home. Our work is inspired and guided by the keys to life strategy that recognises that people with a learning disability have the same aspirations and expectations as everyone else and should be empowered to achieve these.Disclosure 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, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory. We are an equal opportunities employer.
