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Bank Support Worker

Priory
11 hours ago
Temporary
On-site
Fernleigh House
£26,000 - £26,000 GBP yearly

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Priory’s Fernleigh House in Leyland is recruiting a Bank Support Worker on a bank contract with early, late, longer day, weekend and occasional night shifts at £13.75 per hour. You’ll join a caring team delivering personal care, daily living support, activity participation, and goal setting as a key worker, while maintaining records and safeguarding individuals with autism, learning disabilities and epilepsy. Experience with challenging behaviours is advantageous but training is provided; strong communication and relationship skills are essential, along with a caring, flexible approach and good English. To strengthen your application, tailor your CV to outcomes, show teamwork, DBS clearance with fees paid, and note shift availability; apply promptly as shortlisting may close early.

Bank Support Worker

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Bank

Location: Fernleigh House

Compensation: £13.75 / hour


Description

Fernleigh House 
£13.75
Bank contract

Fernleigh House has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team. This is a bank contract and we can offer various shift patterns across earlies, lates and longer days including weekends and occasional night shifts.

Fernleigh House is located in Leyland, a suburb of Preston, in Lancashire. It offers residential support to six autistic males and females and people with a learning disability.

We can also support those who have:
  • Difficulties with communication
  • Moderate to severe behaviour that may challenge
  • Epilepsy

What you'll be doing

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.
  • 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.
  • Working with the team to support residents to "Live Their Life" as independently as possible  
You can find additional information in the attached job description. 

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 are necessary to support our residents
  • Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Experience in Learning Difficulties, Autism, Epilepsy and behaviours that challenge is an advantage but not essential as all training will be provided.
A good standard of spoken and written English is essential for this role, as it involves supporting individuals with communication difficulties and ensuring their needs are clearly understood. 


What we will give you in return

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.