Description
Priory Apple Mews in Armagh has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team. The home offers residential and nursing support for 30 adults with a range of needs, including people with learning disabilities, physical health needs, and autistic individuals.
As a Support Worker, you will be part of a compassionate team committed to residents' wellbeing. You will assist qualified staff with assessing and implementing individual patient care plans, undertake routine tasks, and facilitate wellbeing, dignity, and treatment of residents.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing personal care and support with daily living tasks
- Encouraging and assisting participation in activities and community life
- Supporting service users in achieving their personal outcomes
- Maintaining accurate records, care plans, and daily notes
- Building positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Upholding safety, security, and confidentiality
- Acting as a key worker for individuals
- Promoting choice, independence, and involvement
- Contributing to continuous improvement
The role requires:
- A caring and respectful approach
- Flexibility and innovative thinking
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to upholding professional standards
- Experience in care or support work (desirable but not essential)
Benefits include:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits, including gym membership and Healthcare Cash Plan
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications
- Leadership and management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
- £1,000 welcome bonus
- £13.45 per hour