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

The position is a full-time role, full time - evening and weekends included. Pay is £13.20 per hour.

Riverview is located in the picturesque seaside town of Teignmouth, Devon. Our home offers residential support for eight autistic individuals. We are within a short walk of the local town and all amenities, right on the coast.

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 to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.

You will be part of a compassionate team committed to the 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. You will assist qualified staff with assessment and implementation of individual care plans, undertake routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity, and treatment of residents and tenants.

• Encourage people to live as independently as possible, supporting them in building life skills and achieving goals at their own pace.
• Support tenants in a person‑centred way, including assisting with personal care, participation in activities, and daily living skills, and maintaining their tenancy.
• Complete daily administration of electronic and paper records with individual's involvement as appropriate.
• Support the individual’s health and wellbeing, liaising with other specialists as needed.
• Encourage participation and integration in the local community through activities and interests that meet their ambitions and help them achieve outcomes in their chosen way.
• Embed the REACH standards in everyday practice.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

Resilience is key. Your natural empathy will help you support others through both highs and lows.

• 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 independently and as part of a team.
• Competence in verbal and written English.
• A social care qualification is desirable but not essential.

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

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

• 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.
• Senior and management development.
• Long service award.
• Refer a friend bonuses.

Priory Adult Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. We provide the right support in the right home for all individuals we accommodate. With community‑based residential care settings and a network of supported living services, we support adults over 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 a close‑knit, supportive and diverse team that helps make a real difference to people’s lives.

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. The cost of this will be covered by Priory.

We are an equal opportunities employer.