Carlton House is located in Rothwell Haigh, near to Leeds. It offers residential support for 10 male residents, including those on the autism spectrum or with a learning disability. Carlton Cottage, which is immediately adjacent, offers support for a further six people, and has an all-male staff team. Our team are dedicated to working with each individual we support on a person-centred basis to create and achieve goals to meet their own expectations.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents' wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
Responsibilities
* Support 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
* Support the development of important family connections and liaise with specialists, including Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams
* Encourage participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
* Empathy, understanding and patience
* Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
* Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
* The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
* Competent in verbal and written English
* A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
* Right to work in the UK
Benefits
* Free on‑site parking
* 28 days annual leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
* 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
Other Information
Our roles can be full or part time with a variety of shift patterns available, including weekdays and weekends.
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.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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