Location: Arbour Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6SQ
Employment type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: £13.45 / hour
Department: Adult Care / Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Priory Arbour Street is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join the team. This is a full time, night role for 30 hours with the possibility of some shifts being spent at another nearby service.

Arbour Street is a three bedded, semi-detached Victorian house located on a quiet road, very close to Southport city centre. It offers residential support for three adults with a learning disability, who may also be on the autism spectrum.

There may be times when support is needed at another nearby service in Birkdale which offers residential support for three males and females with a primary learning disability diagnosis, who may also have mental health needs.

What you'll be doing

• 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.

What you'll bring to the role

• 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).

What we will give you in return

• 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 & management development
• Long service award
• 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.