Senior Support Worker

The Priory; Hull Bridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Support Worker to deliver person-centred care and support to residents in Hull Bridge. This role offers both full-time and part-time contracts, with responsibilities including team supervision and individual care support. Ideal candidates will demonstrate empathy, resilience, and commitment to personal development and community integration. This position includes various benefits such as training opportunities and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or setting would be advantageous.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team in delivering person-centred care.
• Provide support with personal care and daily living skills.
• Act as a positive role model providing guidance and professional development.

Skills

Leadership and supervision skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Resilience

Ability to work in a person-centred way

Competent in verbal and written English

Education

Willingness to work towards a Level 3 social care qualification

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Senior Support Worker to join our team.

Pay Rate: £13.40

Shifts: Weekdays, weekends, bank holidays

08:00 – 20:30
20:00 – 08:30

Full time (37.5HR) and part time (25HR) contracts available

It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.

What you’ll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team in the delivery of person‑centred care. Encourage people to live as independently as possible, while supporting them in building life skills and achieving goals at their own pace.
• Support tenants in a person‑centred way, which can include assistance with personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living skills, including maintenance of their tenancy.
• Act as a positive role model providing supervision, guidance and professional development.
• Plan staff shifts and rotas and complete daily administration of electronic and paper records with the involvement of the individual as appropriate.
• Support staff and the individual in maintaining their health and wellbeing, which may involve liaising with other specialists.
• Support the in encouraging the individual’s participation and integration in the local community, through activities and interests that meet their ambitions and help them achieve outcomes in their chosen way.
• Promote an innovative approach to work and a positive culture, embedding the REACH standards in everyday practice.
• Ensure all colleagues comply with company policies and procedures.

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.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in a similar role or setting would be advantageous.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and resilience.
• Demonstrating initiative and the ability to work in a person‑centred way.
• Ability to work alongside people to develop their potential and skills.
• Empathy, understanding and patience.
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Competent in verbal and written English.
• Willingness to work towards a Level 3 social care qualification with Priory.

To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.

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.

Adult care benefits

• Free on‑site parking
• 28 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• 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

Company Description

Priory Adult Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate. With community‑based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader‑Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.

At Priory, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A close‑knit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to people’s lives.

We offer full training and numerous pathways into senior and leadership positions to help you shape your career with us.

Our roles can be full or part time with a variety of shift patterns available, including weekdays and weekends.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory.

We are an equal opportunities employer.