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Educated to a minimum of NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Mathematics and English.
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Good communication, listening and observational skills.
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Understands the importance of confidentiality and accurate record-keeping.
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Basic IT literacy and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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A compassionate, patient-focused approach, with a commitment to maintaining dignity, safeguarding and wellbeing.
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Previous experience supporting individuals with their personal care needs.
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Experience working within a healthcare, mental health or care environment.
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Understanding of safeguarding, infection control and patient confidentiality.
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Experience monitoring and reporting changes in an individual's physical, mental or emotional wellbeing.
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Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and support individuals who may be distressed.
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Priory Melton Place£13.45 per hourFull Time - 37.5 hours per weekPriory Melton Place has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team. Priory Melton Place, in Melton Mowbray, is a residential service designed to bridge the gap and support individuals as they transition from hospital, towards independent living. We are unique in that we combine 24/7 on-site nursing care and access to psychiatry, in a therapeutic, structured, residential environment.With a focus on recovery, our expert clinical support helps individuals to build confidence, stability and to live their life back in the community.
What you'll be doing
- Support Registered Nurses in delivering individualised patient care, promoting patients’ wellbeing, dignity and treatment.
- Assist patients with personal care, including dressing, bathing and toileting, while maintaining their privacy and dignity.
- Observe and monitor patients’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, reporting any concerns to senior staff and recording information accurately.
- Support patient observations, engagement, escorted leave and de-escalation activities following appropriate training and competency assessments.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, clean and supportive ward environment, adhering to infection control, safeguarding and confidentiality procedures.
What we will give you in return
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
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