Day Support Worker

Priory Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits (gym membership, IT)

Job summary

Priory Group in Basingstoke is seeking a dedicated Day Support Worker to support adults in a residential setting. You will work with a compassionate team to implement care plans, assist with daily living tasks and support residents towards their goals.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to procedures to ensure safety, dignity and high-quality care in a busy service located at Eastrop House.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and personal interaction.
• Ability to work as part of a team and promote a collaborative approach.
• Commitment to respecting dignity, safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Update person-centred support plans and daily notes.
• Build rapport with residents, families, staff and visitors.
• Follow policies to maintain safety and confidentiality.

Job description

Day Support Worker

Application Deadline: 24 October 2026

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Eastrop House

Compensation: £13.75 / hour

Description

Eastrop House Chequers Road Basingstoke RG21 7PY £13.75Per Hour. Full Time 42 Hours Eastrop House has an opportunity for a Day Support Worker to join our team. Eastrop House, Basingstoke, Hampshire is a residential service supporting 11 adults with a range of needs. It is located in a town setting and is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes and Basingstoke railway station nearby. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

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. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting 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

• Ensure that the people who use our service have any personal needs or requirements met; including personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living tasks. To support people who use our service in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose.
• Complete daily administration including updating person centred support & care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
• Maintains professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Through own professional behaviour, including adhering to policies and procedures, contributes to the maintenance of safety, security and confidentiality standards.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Communication and personal interaction is a key feature of this role and may include the provision of support to people who use challenging behaviour as a way to communicate their needs and frustrations or who use alternative communication methods such as pictures and signing systems. This role also requires participation in and promotion of a team approach at all times, with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the service user. To contribute both verbally and in writing to service user reviews and support planning.
• To provide the highest standard of person-centred support and care to the people who use our service, maintaining dignity and respect, enabling them to lead as independent lives as possible and realise their potential whilst ensuring own actions and behaviour comply with corporate policy and local procedures, statutory regulations and quality standards.

The following experience would be beneficial

• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or related area or equivalent or higher recognised qualification. GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths. N.B. It is not anticipated that all new recruits to the role will have NVQ2 qualification but will commence the attainment process within six months of joining and will have a specific time period in which to qualify.

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.

• Free on-site parking (where available)
• 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

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.