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Senior Support Worker - Nights

Job details
Posting date: 03 July 2025
Salary: £13.10 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 August 2025
Location: CF381HE
Remote working: On-site only
Company: The Priory Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: PRI99207

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Summary

Pay Rate:  £13.10 per hour

Shifts:  8pm-8am

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
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.

You will have gained experience in a similar setting, supervising and leading others. While a formal qualification is not required, you should be willing to complete a Level 3 qualification in Team leadership and management with Priory.

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

Responsibilities 

Encouraging people to live as independently as possible, while supporting them in building their life skills and achieving goals at their own pace

Supervise colleagues, lead team meetings and support your peers with their performance and professional development

Lead support planning and act as point of contact in the absence of site leadership

Assist with the management of site petty cash and client funds

Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care

Performing light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes

Assisting with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals

Assistance and support to attend medical appointments

Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff

Supporting the development of important family connections and liaising with specialists, including Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams

Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth

Qualifications and Skills

Previous experience in a similar setting

Good numeracy 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
Additional Information

Daffodil House (Formerly Church Village) is a new Adult Care service opening in early 2025. It is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment and will be a modern, top of the line residential service dedicated to achieving positive outcomes and enabling our residents to live their best 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.

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