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Job Title: Support Worker
Pay rate: £12.90 per hour (effective from 1st April 2025)
Shift Patterns: Long days, earlies, or lates; alternate weekend work included
Employment Type: Full time or Part time available
Company Overview
Priory Adult Care is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. We support adults over 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), and challenging behaviors. Our settings include community-based residential care and supported living services. We are committed to providing the right support in the right environment, fostering a close-knit, supportive, and diverse team dedicated to making a positive difference.
We offer comprehensive training, career pathways including Nurse Apprenticeship programs, and flexible roles to suit your lifestyle.
Ideal Candidate Profile
A positive, compassionate attitude with a passion for high-quality care. Patience, friendliness, and a willingness to learn are essential. Previous experience is valued but not mandatory; we prioritize values and behaviors aligned with our mission.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
* 28 days annual leave
* Online benefits and cashback rewards
* Blue Light Card opportunity
* Cycle to work scheme
* NEST pension option
Responsibilities
* Supporting with personal care tasks (washing, dressing, eating)
* Light housekeeping (dusting, vacuuming, changing bed clothes)
* Assisting with safe lifting, transferring, and repositioning
* Supporting attendance at medical appointments
* Monitoring and recording physical and emotional well-being, reporting changes
* Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities
Additional Information
Our Cotswold Lodge in New Romney, Kent, supports eight men with primary learning disabilities. We are located on a private estate near the seafront, dedicated to empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives.
Disclosure and Equal Opportunities
All roles are subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, with costs covered by Priory. We are an equal opportunities employer.
For more details or to apply, please refer to the specific site listings and roles.
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