Bank Support Worker
Reference
PRI101232
Location
Westfield House, Westfield Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 6EY
Priory Group Division
Adult Care
Salary
£12.60
Hours
Bank
Vacancy Type
Bank
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 Role Description
Westfield House is located in Rawmarsh, just outside of Rotherham. The service provides residential support for 22 males and females with mental health needs. We are located in a suburban area, just off a main road.
We are looking for bank support workers to join our established team.
Your 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.
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.
Responsibilities
Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care
Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
Assist with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals
Assistance and support to attend medical appointments
Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff
Encouragement to participate in social and recreational activities
Qualifications and Skills
1. Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
2. Empathy, understanding and patience
3. Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
4. Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
5. The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
6. Competent in verbal and written English
7. A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
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.
Closing Date
06/07/2025