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Reference
PRI01693
Location
Ogilvie Court, America Road, Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2LB
Priory Group Division
Adult Care
Salary
£9.20 per hour
Hours
37.5 per week
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Full Time
Job Advert - Division Information
Priory 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.
Job Advert Location Description
Ogilvie Court offers a warm and homely environment for up to 28 adults who have a learning disability and challenging behaviour.
It is situated near the village of Earl Colne which has easy access to local shops and amenities. By car, it is within easy access to the A12, M11 and M25. Marks Tey Train station is approximately twenty minutes away has links into Central London Via Liverpool Street Station. Please note that Ogilvie Court's location means that it is preferable that you drive and have your own transport.
Based over 4 houses, each house has been adapted to provide facilities for individuals which includes specialist equipment for people with physical disabilities. All rooms are single occupancy and decorated to each person's choice. The service has three vehicles which are solely used to enable people to access local amenities and leisure and educational pursuits further a field. It has extensive grounds, with each house having their own garden with a patio and barbeque facilities together with a communal garden and a larger barbeque area for larger celebrations.
The care, treatment, developmental activities and educational support is delivered by a dedicated, professional and multi-disciplinary team of staff committed to providing truly person-centred support.
Job Advert Role Description
As a Senior Support Worker you will be a key member of our team, providing high standards of person-centred support and care to our service users. We are looking for caring individuals with a flair for leadership, who will also provide first level supervision to other support workers, and lead shifts, giving you the opportunity to really make your mark and positively influence your team.
Through a creative and caring approach, you will build good relationships with both service users and their families, supporting service users in the planning of goals and in living as independently as possible. Both personal care and participation in activities are key tasks for the role, so energy and initiative is vital.
What we’d like from you:
- Excellent communication skills
- Previous experience in a Support Worker role
- Effective organisational capability
- Great team player
- Flexibility to respond to the changing needs of those who we support
- Strong “can do” attitude
What we’d like to give you:
- A competitive salary
- Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
- Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Online benefits and cashback rewards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Just Drive scheme
- SMART Childcare Vouchers
- SMART Pension option
Division DBS info
Disclosure
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a disclosure at the enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Services. Further information can be obtained from www.dbs.gov.uk
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