Bank Senior Support Worker Days or Nights
Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers
Employment Type: Bank
Location: Newhouse Kilmarnock
Compensation: £13.10 / hour
Description
Priory Newhouse Kilmarnock is looking to recruit a Bank Senior Support Worker Days or Nights to join the team. This is a bank role.
Newhouse is located in the semi-rural village of Hurlford, near Kilmarnock, Scotland. Our home offers residential support for 22 adults with a primary learning disability diagnosis, who may also have physical health needs or be on the autism spectrum.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team 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. As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities to facilitate wellbeing, dignity, and treatment of residents.
* You will make a significant contribution to the development of the service by resolving and reporting day-to-day issues and incidents according to policy, referring complex matters to senior management.
* You will supervise and support the delivery of person-centred support and care, ensuring residents' personal needs are met, including personal care, participation in activities, and support with daily living tasks.
* You will supervise support workers and support residents in achieving their outcomes in their preferred way.
* You will support your team in maintaining effective professional relationships with residents, families, colleagues, and external agencies, referring issues to senior staff as needed.
* You will act as a positive role model, providing supervision and guidance to your team, contributing to their performance and professional development.
Additional information can be found in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Resilience is key as our work can be rewarding yet challenging. Your natural empathy will help you support others through highs and lows.
You should hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or a related qualification, or an equivalent or higher qualification. You must have at least an NVQ Level 2 and be willing to start the process of achieving Level 3 within six months of joining. Previous experience in a care or supported living role is important, as communication and personal interaction are key. You may need to support individuals who express their needs through challenging behaviours. You will contribute to service user reviews and support planning both verbally and in writing.
What we will give you in return
We support your success and career growth with regular conversations, full training, and pathways into leadership and clinical roles. Benefits include:
* 28 days annual leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits such as discounted gym memberships, technology schemes, and Healthcare Cash Plan
* Development opportunities
* Sponsorship for professional qualifications
* Leadership & management development
* Long service awards
* Referral bonuses
* Relocation support up to £3000 (terms apply)
Note: Shortlisting may begin upon application receipt, and the vacancy may close early if enough suitable candidates are found.
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