Support Worker
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.20 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 September 2025 |
| Location: | PR5 4ED |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Priory Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PIN0991 |
Summary
Mather Fold House is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join their team.
Hours: Full-Time, 42 hours per week.
Shifts: 8am - 8pm. 4 shifts 1 week, 3 shifts the next week. Weekend work is included.
Pay Rate: £13.20 per hour.
Mather Fold House is located in High Walton, a suburb of Preston. It offers residential support for six people, including autistic people and individuals with a learning disability. Our staff are dedicated to proving a safe and supportive environment, where individuals are fully involved in their care and support planning, in order to lead a more independent and fulfilling life. We want to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, and are focused on achieving positive outcomes.
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.
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.
As a Support Worker, you will assist 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. 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.
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
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.
The ideal candidate:
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.
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
Hours: Full-Time, 42 hours per week.
Shifts: 8am - 8pm. 4 shifts 1 week, 3 shifts the next week. Weekend work is included.
Pay Rate: £13.20 per hour.
Mather Fold House is located in High Walton, a suburb of Preston. It offers residential support for six people, including autistic people and individuals with a learning disability. Our staff are dedicated to proving a safe and supportive environment, where individuals are fully involved in their care and support planning, in order to lead a more independent and fulfilling life. We want to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, and are focused on achieving positive outcomes.
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.
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.
As a Support Worker, you will assist 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. 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.
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
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.
The ideal candidate:
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.
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