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Job description

Priory Loughshore is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join their team. Role type: Full-time & Part-time available Hours: 38.5 hours per week OR 22 hours per week OR 16 hours per week Weekend work and rotation of days and night shifts required Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour Loughshore is located in the Jordanstown area of Belfast, on the County Antrim coastline. We are in a quiet area, off a main road, and surrounded by pleasant, private grounds, which our residents help to maintain. Our home offers residential support for 16 people with a primary learning disability diagnosis, people on the autism spectrum and those with behaviours that may challenge. People with physical health needs are also supported at the home. What you’ll be doing You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents well-being. 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 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 should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. 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.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating, personal care and personal hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes.
• Assistance and support to attend medical appointments.
• Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff.
• Encouragement to participate in social and recreational activities.
• Manage some behaviours that could be challenging.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork skills.
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure.
• Competent in verbal and written communication.

Desirable Skills

• A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential.