Priory
Recovery Support Worker - Nights
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Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers
Location: Cragston Court
Compensation: £26,228 / year
Description
Priory Cragston Court is looking to recruit a Recovery Support Worker to join the team. This is a part-time, 19.75-hour role working on a 7-week rolling rota. You will work 2 x 11.25-hour shifts for 6 weeks and 1 x 11.25-hour shift on week 7.
Cragston Court in Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne, is a unit providing tailored rehabilitation and recovery for up to 20 men and women with complex and enduring mental health needs for adults over the age of 18.
Cragston Court is equipped to deliver mental health, nursing, and rehabilitation support for people experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions.
What you'll be doing
As a Recovery Support Worker, you will assist nursing colleagues with the assessment and implementation of individual service user support plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity, and treatment of service users. 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.
- To provide practical support and responsive care to service users who require support in their rehabilitation and recovery whilst ensuring that such activities comply with procedures and the relevant healthcare legislation.
- Observes and monitors the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental, or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.
- Provide specific interventions with service users as delegated by a Registered Nurse, and following training and competency attainment. Such interventions include Observation and Engagement with service users, escorting on appointments, and being involved in de-escalation and management of violence and aggression.
- Participate in regular team meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
- Performing light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes.
- Assistance and support to attend medical appointments.
- Supporting the development of important family connections and liaising with specialists.
- Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth.
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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.
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- 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).
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.
- 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
- Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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