Description
Priory Newcombe Lodge in Bussage, Gloucestershire, has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team. The service is a 7-bedded transitional recovery facility for females aged 13–18.
As a Children's Support Worker, you will be part of a compassionate team committed to patients' wellbeing. You will assist qualified staff with assessing and implementing individual patient care plans, undertake routine tasks, and activities to facilitate wellbeing, dignity, and treatment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring patients' personal needs are met, including personal care, participation in activities, and support with daily living tasks
- Supporting patients in achieving their outcomes in the way they choose
- Completing daily administration tasks, such as updating person-centred support and care plans, charts, and daily notes
- Maintaining professional relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Contributing to the maintenance of safety, security, and confidentiality standards
The ideal candidate will have:
- NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or a related area, or equivalent or higher recognised qualification
- GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths
- Excellent communication and personal interaction skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and promote a team approach
Desirable experience includes:
- Experience working in a related environment
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Birthday holiday
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits, including gym membership and healthcare cash plan
- Access to development opportunities and sponsorship of professional qualifications
- Leadership and management development
- Long service award
- Refer-a-friend bonuses