Bank Support Worker
Reference
PRI101206
Location
The Spinney, Gough Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6AQ
Priory Group Division
Adult Care
Salary
£13.10
Hours
Bank
Vacancy Type
Bank
Job Advert - Division Information
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.
Job Advert Role Description
The Spinney is located in Bamber Bridge, a suburb of Preston, and offers residential support for four adults, who are on the autism spectrum or have a learning disability.
As a Bank Support Worker, you will work on a variety of duties, including:
Promoting independence: Encouraging our service users to live as independently as possible, while supporting them in building their life skills.
Achieving goals: Help set, achieve and celebrate personal goals for each individual, ensuring they progress at their own pace.
Encouraging socialisation: Working with colleagues to engage our service users in exciting activities and hobbies that promote involvement and personal growth.
Providing personal care: Assisting with personal care needs, tailored to each individual’s requirements.
Building relationships: Supporting the development of important family connections and liaising with external specialists, including Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams.
About you:
1. You are reliable, friendly, and you understand the importance of a person centred approach.
2. Your enthusiasm inspires others, and you demonstrate resilience when faced with behaviours that challenge.
3. With excellent communication skills, you work well in a team and you are eager to learn and continuously develop your skills.
4. Whether you are experienced or new to care, you are seeking a role that you can truly make your own with a leading employer that shares your same values.
Division DBS info
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. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Closing Date
06/07/2025