Support Worker

Reference

PRI84787

Location

Priory SL North Yorkshire - Harrogate

Priory Group Division

Adult Care

Salary

£12.40 per hour

Hours

Bank

Vacancy Type

Bank

Job Advert - Division Information

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Job Advert Role Description

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The priory group are looking to recruit dedicated support workers to work on a outreach basis in the Harrogate/Birstwith area to support a gentleman in his family home. Working hours will be Monday 1pm till 4pm, Wednesday 12noon till 4pm and Fridays 1pm till 4pm. The Priory Group provides assessment and support for adults living with mental health diagnosis, and complex needs. Our  outreach services offer 24/7 specialist support in the community with in the service users own home. This model of care is designed to provide just the right level of support; we encourage individuals to develop the skills that they need to live as independently as possible.

 

As a support worker with in this home you will be required to support the individual understand their mental health diagnosis, be proactive around meaningful activity, provide emotional support and also have an understanding around ACC however full person centred training around this individual will be provided.

Due to the location of this support package a Full UK driving Licence is essential.

As a support worker you must be committed to working in a person centred way that promotes independence.

You will be required to be flexible within your working pattern.

You will be expected to provide support in a way that reflects the wishes and needs of the individual you are supporting, and is consistent with their individual support plans.

The candidate is to have good knowledge around IT, biking and science.

You will be expected to comply with all regulation as defined in policies, in supervisions and in training sessions.

You will also be expected to attend supervisions, team meetings and training and ensure that you provide good communication to your manager and colleagues.

You should have initiative and motivation to work alone, as well as part of an team.

You must be able to relate to people; be a good listener and communicator.

It is not necessary to have experience of working with people with Mental health conditions although this would be an advantage.

However, you must demonstrate an understanding of the issues faced by people with mental health and an enthusiasm for working and supporting them to take control of their lives.

A good basic level of education is desired. 

Division DBS info

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.

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Job Description

Support_Worker.pdf

Closing Date

30/11/2023