Support Worker
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 August 2025 |
| Location: | GL5 4AJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Priory Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PRI100976 |
Summary
Job Description
Pay Rate: £24,638.00 per annum
Full time: 37.5 hours a week
Shifts: 7.30 am - 3:30pm, 2:30am - 10:30pm, 10pm till 8am (To undertake waking nights duties on a rotational basis if required)
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 closeknit, 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 position 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.
For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.
Job Description
Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.
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.
You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.
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.
Benefits include:
A competitive salary
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Blue Light Card application opportunity
Cycle to work scheme
NEST pension option
Benefits are subject to T&Cs
Qualifications and Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
Empathy, understanding and patience
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
Competent in verbal and written English
A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.
Additional Information
Priory Althea Park House is a residential home in Stroud, Gloucestershire. We offer 10 beds for young males and females aged between 16 - 25 years old with eating disorders and other mental health needs including anxiety, depression and OCD. We also work with neurodivergent residents with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and/or ADHD that are also living with an eating disorder. Althea Park House provides a warm, homely and therapeutic atmosphere.
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.
Pay Rate: £24,638.00 per annum
Full time: 37.5 hours a week
Shifts: 7.30 am - 3:30pm, 2:30am - 10:30pm, 10pm till 8am (To undertake waking nights duties on a rotational basis if required)
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 closeknit, 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 position 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.
For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.
Job Description
Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.
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.
You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.
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.
Benefits include:
A competitive salary
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Blue Light Card application opportunity
Cycle to work scheme
NEST pension option
Benefits are subject to T&Cs
Qualifications and Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
Empathy, understanding and patience
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
Competent in verbal and written English
A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.
Additional Information
Priory Althea Park House is a residential home in Stroud, Gloucestershire. We offer 10 beds for young males and females aged between 16 - 25 years old with eating disorders and other mental health needs including anxiety, depression and OCD. We also work with neurodivergent residents with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and/or ADHD that are also living with an eating disorder. Althea Park House provides a warm, homely and therapeutic atmosphere.
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.