Support Worker

The Priory; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for a Support Worker in St Leonards to assist individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome. This full-time position involves 12-hour shifts and encouraging residents in their daily activities while promoting independence. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills, resilience, and empathy. A social care qualification is desirable. The role offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and various employee benefits including flexible healthcare options and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Empathy and understanding to support clients effectively.
• Ability to encourage independent living and skill development.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living skills.
• Support individuals in achieving their personal goals.
• Maintain health and wellbeing by liaising with specialists.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Resilience

Initiative

Empathy

Ability to work independently

Competent in verbal and written English

Education

Social care qualification (desirable)

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to join our team.
Full time vacancy
Shift Patterns: 12‑hour shifts, weekends, 1 sleep‑in per week required.
£12.60 per hour

Bishops Corner is a residential service, located in the coastal town of St Leonards‑on‑Sea near Hastings, East Sussex. We provide specialist support for nine males and females who have Prader‑Willi syndrome (PWS). The home is situated on a quiet road, just fifteen minutes’ walk to the town centre and the sea front.

Our team are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can be fully involved in their care and are supported to lead a more independent and fulfilling future. Each person is treated with dignity and respect and the ethos of our home is to provide good quality care and support to enhance independence.

What you’ll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team committed to our residents’ wellbeing. You will assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of our residents and tenants. You will provide support with day‑to‑day activities while encouraging and promoting independent living and helping people reach their potential through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.

• Encouraging people to live as independently as possible, while supporting them in building their life skills and achieving goals at their own pace
• Supporting tenants in a person‑centred way, including assisting with personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living skills, including maintenance of their tenancy
• Complete daily administration of electronic and paper records with the involvement of the individual as appropriate
• Supporting the individual in maintaining their health and wellbeing, which may involve liaising with other specialists
• Supporting and 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
• Embedding the REACH standards in everyday practice
• Following company policies and procedures

What you’ll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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
• A social care qualification is desirable, but not essential

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 and 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 that helps to make a real difference to people’s lives.

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.