Support Worker

The Priory; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent provider of mental health care is looking for a Support Worker in Wolverhampton. The successful candidate will work full-time and be responsible for assisting in patient care plans and routines, while being part of a compassionate team. Key qualifications include a valid UK driving license and strong empathy to support residents. The role offers numerous employee benefits including flexible work schemes, professional development opportunities, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• MUST BE DRIVERS (Full UK Driving license, 2 years+, Manual).
• Natural empathy to support others.
• Resilience to handle challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with assessment of individual patient care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks and activities to facilitate wellbeing.
• Be part of a compassionate team committed to resident wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Driving License

Job description

Priory Supported living site is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join the team in Wolverhampton. This is a full time - 40HR role.

£12.60

40 HR contract

07:00 - 22:30, 07:00 - 22:00 and sleep in shifts 22:00 - 07:00

MUST BE DRIVERS (Full UK Driving license, 2 years+, Manual)

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. As a Support Worker, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

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.

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 including 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

Healthcare benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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 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

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader‑Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.

With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivaled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.

Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidence- and data-driven care.

Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. 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. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our ’PSL’