Location: Hillside, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5PE
Salary: £13.75 per hour
Employment type: Permanent - Part Time

Hillside
Hillside has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team. Due to the needs of our residents, we can only consider male applicants for this role.

Priory Hillside is a residential service, located just outside of Burnley. We provide support to three individuals, aged 17 years and above, who are on the autistic spectrum or who have a learning disability. We also cater for those who may have a mental health diagnosis, including a personality disorder.

Set within a beautiful rural setting, in the South Pennines area, we aim to help residents create and achieve goals, in order to lead a fulfilled and enriched life.

What you'll be doing

• 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.
• You will ensure our residents have any personal needs or requirements met; including any personal care, participation in activities or support with daily living tasks.
• You'll complete daily admin including updating person centred support and care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
• Maintain professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Provide advice and guidance to less experienced staff undertaking similar duties.

What you'll bring to the role

• You will need to have had a UK driving license for a minimum of 3 years in order to take our residents out and about.
• Experience within a similar environment.
• Good communication skills in order to be able to support our residents.

What we will give you in return

• Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).
• Access to development opportunities, sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel, leadership and management development.
• Long service award and refer a friend bonuses.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.