Night Support Worker
| Posting date: | 20 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2025 |
| Location: | S43 3BW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Priory Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PRI100502 |
Summary
Pay Rate: £12.60
Shifts: Nights - 08:00 PM to 08:00 AM
Company Description
Priory Adult Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate. With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.
At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A close-knit, supportive and diverse team that helps to make a real difference to people’s lives.
We offer full training and numerous pathways into senior and leadership positions to help you shape your career with us.
Our roles can be full or part-time with a variety of shift patterns available, including weekdays and weekends.
For further details on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.
Job Description
Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.
Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you'll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work.
You will provide support with day-to-day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.
It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However, whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.
Benefits include:
A competitive salary
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Blue Light Card application opportunity
Cycle to work scheme
NEST pension option
Benefits are subject to T&Cs
Responsibilities
Support our residents with activities and hobbies
Waking nights
Cleaning duties
Providing support to achieve everyday goals, including personal care tasks, such as washing and dressing
Observe, monitor and record physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staff
Provide emotional support to individuals and their families
Support and monitor healthcare needs, including administering medication and temperature checks
Understand communication needs and adapt your communication to each individual
Qualifications and Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
Empathy, understanding and patience
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
Competent in verbal and written English
A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.
Additional Information
Woodthorpe Lodge is located in the village of Woodthorpe, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire. It offers residential support for eight males and females with a range of needs. This includes autistic people, individuals with a learning disability, and those with mental health needs. We are located off a main road, in a semi-rural location.
Our team are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the people we support by offering a holistic approach to care, enabling them to live a meaningful life. We want to help each person we support to have a healthy, happy and independent life, within a safe and welcoming home.
We can also support those who have complex needs.
Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Shifts: Nights - 08:00 PM to 08:00 AM
Company Description
Priory Adult Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate. With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.
At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A close-knit, supportive and diverse team that helps to make a real difference to people’s lives.
We offer full training and numerous pathways into senior and leadership positions to help you shape your career with us.
Our roles can be full or part-time with a variety of shift patterns available, including weekdays and weekends.
For further details on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.
Job Description
Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.
Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you'll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work.
You will provide support with day-to-day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.
It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However, whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.
Benefits include:
A competitive salary
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Blue Light Card application opportunity
Cycle to work scheme
NEST pension option
Benefits are subject to T&Cs
Responsibilities
Support our residents with activities and hobbies
Waking nights
Cleaning duties
Providing support to achieve everyday goals, including personal care tasks, such as washing and dressing
Observe, monitor and record physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staff
Provide emotional support to individuals and their families
Support and monitor healthcare needs, including administering medication and temperature checks
Understand communication needs and adapt your communication to each individual
Qualifications and Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
Empathy, understanding and patience
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
Competent in verbal and written English
A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.
Additional Information
Woodthorpe Lodge is located in the village of Woodthorpe, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire. It offers residential support for eight males and females with a range of needs. This includes autistic people, individuals with a learning disability, and those with mental health needs. We are located off a main road, in a semi-rural location.
Our team are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the people we support by offering a holistic approach to care, enabling them to live a meaningful life. We want to help each person we support to have a healthy, happy and independent life, within a safe and welcoming home.
We can also support those who have complex needs.
Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory.
We are an equal opportunities employer.