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Bank Support Worker
Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers
Employment Type: Bank
Location: River House
Compensation: £13.45 / hour
Description
River House is looking to recruit a Bank Support workers to join the team.
We are located in the Shaw’s Bridge area of Belfast. It offers residential support for eight people who are on the autism spectrum or have a learning disability. We are in a semi-rural area on the outskirts of the city, surrounded by beautiful countryside.
We are located in the Shaw’s Bridge area of Belfast. It offers residential support for eight people who are on the autism spectrum or have a learning disability. We are in a semi-rural area on the outskirts of the city, surrounded by beautiful countryside.
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. As a Support Worker, 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.
- Provide reliable, friendly, and compassionate support to help service users achieve daily goals, including personal care.
- Assist with and encourage participation in in-house activities and hobbies to promote engagement and well-being.
- Stay attentive to service users’ needs and motivate them to reach their full potential.
- Demonstrate resilience and help manage challenging behaviours with patience and professionalism.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
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.
Our ideal support worker will be reliable, friendly, and caring, dedicated to helping our service users achieve their everyday goals, including personal care. They will be able to support a variety of in-house activities and hobbies, remaining attentive and inspiring service users to reach their full potential. Additionally, they will demonstrate resilience and effectively assist in managing behaviours that may present challenges.
Our ideal support worker will be reliable, friendly, and caring, dedicated to helping our service users achieve their everyday goals, including personal care. They will be able to support a variety of in-house activities and hobbies, remaining attentive and inspiring service users to reach their full potential. Additionally, they will demonstrate resilience and effectively assist in managing behaviours that may present challenges.
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.