Bank Support Worker - Driver - Days & Nights
Hillside is looking to recruit a Support Worker who drives to join the team. This is a bank role. Due to the needs of our residents, you will be a driver who has held a license for 3 years for insurance purposes. This is so you are able to take our residents out and about.
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.
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.
You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the service. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, supporting with care requirements, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.
- 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.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
- 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
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.
- Pension enrolment
- Access to development opportunities
- Refer a friend bonus
- DBS paid for
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.