Senior Support Worker - supported living service

It offers residential support for three females who have Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). We are off a quiet road, a short distance from the town centre and the sea front.

Our team are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where our residents can be fully involved in their care and support in order to lead a more independent and fulfilling future.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will act as a positive role model, providing effective supervision and guidance to support staff, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is delivered at all times.

You will play a key role in supervising day-to-day operations, coaching colleagues, leading team meetings, and ensuring the people who use our service are supported to live fulfilling, independent lives.

Supervise and support the delivery of person-centred support and care

Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers, role allocation, and effective communication.

Ensure residents have person-centred plans in place and are supported to participate in meaningful activities.

Deliver team supervisions and contribute to professional development.

Manage service users’ finances and contribute to budget management in accordance with policy.

Monitor and support team performance, addressing immediate operational issues as needed.

Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker is essential.

Committed to promoting choice, dignity, and independence for those we support.

Knowledge of care standards, policies, and safeguarding practices.

Reliable, flexible, and proactive in problem-solving.

A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.

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.

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

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All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.