Birches Chesterfield, 18 Gladstone Road, Chesterfield, S40 4T, GB
Priory The Birches is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join their team. This is a full‑time role.
£12.60 per hour plus £35 per sleep in
Shifts: 3 × 12‑hour shifts per week 08:00‑20:00 plus 1 sleep‑in shift 10:00‑22:00.
Occupational requirement: Only male workers holding a Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
The Birches is located in Chesterfield in Derbyshire. The home provides residential support for seven people with mental health needs. We are situated on a residential street just outside the town centre. Our team are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the people we support, helping them to achieve positive outcomes. We want to help each person we care for to have a healthy, happy, and independent life, within a safe and welcoming home.
What you’ll be doing
We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Support Worker, you will assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents. You will provide support with day‑to‑day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. Your positive attitude and passion for providing high‑quality care and support will be your key strengths, and you will help people reach their potential through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.
* Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and preparation of food
* Performing light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
* Assistance and support to attend medical appointments
* Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well‑being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff
* Supporting the development of important family connections and liaising with specialists, including Speech & Language Therapists, Learning Disability teams and CMHT
* Encouraging 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.
Qualifications and Skills
* 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 procedures
* The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
* Competent in verbal and written English
* A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
Adult care 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
Company Description
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.
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 employer
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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