Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

Prerequisites

Please note that you will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for this position.

About Iris Care Group

Employing over 1,600 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward‑thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.

Over 90% of staff say they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled. Work for us and you’ll go home knowing that you’ve made a difference.

About Pirton Grange

Located in Worcestershire, Pirton Grange is a specialist nursing home supporting people over the age of 18 with neurological conditions such as dementia, Korsakoff’s syndrome, Huntington’s disease, and acquired brain injury. We also support people with physical health needs and those whose behaviour may be challenging as well as those with forensic histories.

What You Will Receive

• A hourly salary of £12.82 per hour
• Industry‑leading training
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
• ‘Recognise Me’, our new staff benefits, wellbeing and recognition platform
• Free on‑site parking and uniform
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Overtime opportunities
• Death in service

Role Responsibilities

• Assist people to be as independent as possible, supporting them to learn to cook or prompting development of personal care skills.
• Encourage the people we support to follow their personal planned strategies to maintain emotional wellbeing and mental health.
• Ensure all records are updated and procedures are followed at all times.

Role Requirements

• A good communicator and listener
• A desire to support individuals with complex needs
• Good basic comprehension of English language including basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• An ability to remain calm and level‑headed even when faced with challenging behaviours.
• A commitment to constantly providing the highest standards of care for the people that we support.

We regret that we cannot accept applications from applicants who are not UK residents.
We regret that we cannot accept applications from applicants who have not been employed by a UK organisation before. Testimonials “There’s nothing better than watching someone's mental health and independence improve under your care.” “As a newly qualified nurse I’ve been supported really, really well by my manager and progressed to senior staff nurse within a year of qualifying...” “I’m doing really well thanks to the staff in Pinetree, despite the difficulties I have had and continue to have, I feel safe and supported.”

“I have been working here full‑time for more than 8 years. The Senior Management care about the individuals in their service and ensure standards are audited regularly to ensure optimum care levels are provided...” Talk to the Iris Care Group team

If you have any questions about our services including how to make a referral or the career opportunities with Iris Care Group please complete our Get in Touch form.

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