Pay Rate: 12.50 Shifts: Various shifts between 07:00 - 23:00 Must be Driver and have access to their vehicle. 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 of18 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 closeknit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to people’s lives.  We offer full training and numerous pathways into senior and leadership position 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 detail 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.  You will have gained experience in a similar setting, supervising and leading others. While a formal qualification is not required, you should be willing to complete a Level 3 qualification in Team leadership and management with Priory.  Benefits include:  A competitive salary  Enhanced disclosure cost coverage  Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going 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  Encouraging people to live as independently as possible, while supporting them in building their life skills and achieving goals at their own pace  Supervise colleagues, lead team meetings and support your peers with their performance and professional development  Lead support planning and act as point of contact in the absence of site leadership  Assist with the management of site petty cash and client funds  Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care  Performing light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes  Assisting with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals  Assistance and support to attend medical appointments  Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff  Supporting the development of important family connections and liaising with specialists, including Speech& Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams  Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth  Qualifications and Skills  Previous experience in a similar setting  Good numeracy 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 procedure  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.  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.