# Support Worker

**Company**: Priorygroup
**Location**: Larburt, Stirlingshire
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: £13.45 per hour
**Category**: Social Care
**Industry**: Healthcare

**Apply**: https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/39a14ade-f53c-4e53-b5b6-21bb7ba19d4b?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply
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## Description

Dunvegan has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team on a full-time basis. Your shift patterns will be 8am to 3pm and 3pm to 10pm and there are weekends included.

Dunvegan is located in the town of Stenhousemuir, near Falkirk, in Scotland. It offers residential support for 33 males and females who have a learning disability, and is split across a main house and eight bungalows, which creates a small community feel. We can also support people who are on the autism spectrum or have mental health needs.

## Key Responsibilities

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents' wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

- Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.

- Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.

- Support service users in achieving their personal outcomes in the way they choose.

- Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.

- Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.

- Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies and regulations.

- Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them to set goals and track progress.

- Promote choice, independence, and involvement at all times.

- Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.

## Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

- A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.

- Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

- Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.

- Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided).

## Benefits

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

- Contributory pension scheme

- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)

- Access to development opportunities

- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel

- Leadership & management development

- Long service award

- Refer a friend bonuses

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## Skills

### Required
- caring approach
- flexible working
- communication skills
- professional standards

### Nice to have
- experience in care or support work

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Source: [Apply at jobs.priorygroup.com](https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/39a14ade-f53c-4e53-b5b6-21bb7ba19d4b?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)
