Priory Elton Unit is looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join the team. This is a bank role.

The Elton Unit is located on the outskirts of Bury, Greater Manchester. It is a 28-bedded specialist care home which provides residential and nursing support to adults aged 18 years and older who have a brain injury.

The brain injury service is aimed at those whose disability requires management by a specialist team of practitioners who work together to maintain the person's wellbeing and quality of life. The Elton Unit offers specialist care for a wide range of complex support needs, including people with a prolonged disorder of consciousness (PDOC). We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will provide the highest standard of person-centred support and care, enabling the people who use our service to live with dignity, independence, and choice.

Support workers are key workers, and provide direct support to our service users in support them to live there best lives. 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.

You will play a vital part in helping individuals achieve their personal goals, supporting them in daily living, and empowering them to realise their potential.

Key Responsibilities

·        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.
 
 You can find additional information in the attached job description.  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.

• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures
• Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided)

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.