Shifts: 7.30 am - 3:30pm, 2:30am - 10:30pm, 10pm till 8am (To undertake waking nights duties on a rotational basis if required)
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.
At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A close-knit, supportive, and diverse team who help to make a real difference in people's lives.
We offer full training and numerous pathways into senior and leadership positions to help you shape your career with us.
Our roles can be full or part-time with a variety of shift patterns available, including weekdays and weekends.
For further details on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.
Main duties of the job
Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.
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 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 in 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 to make a difference in people's lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.
About us
Priory Althea Park House is a residential home in Stroud, Gloucestershire. We offer 10 beds for young males and females aged between 16 - 25 years old with eating disorders and other mental health needs including anxiety, depression, and OCD. We also work with neurodivergent residents with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and/or ADHD who are also living with an eating disorder. Althea Park House provides a warm, homely, and therapeutic atmosphere.
Job responsibilities
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 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 in 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 to make a difference in people's lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 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
* To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary to submit for a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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