Senior Support Worker

The Priory Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join their team in Brighton. This full-time role offers a pay rate of £13.70 per hour for 42 hours per week. Responsibilities include supervising colleagues, supporting personal care tasks, and assisting residents with daily activities. The ideal candidate should have previous experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and a resilient nature. Professional development opportunities and benefits are also provided, making it an ideal role for those looking to grow in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar setting.
• Competent in verbal and written English.
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise colleagues and support their performance.
• Lead support planning and act as point of contact in the absence of leadership.
• Support personal care tasks and assist with household chores.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Healthcare qualification (desirable)

Willingness to complete Level 3 qualification in Team leadership and management

Job description

Leonards Croft looking to recruit a Senior Support Worker to join their team. This is a full time role.

Pay Rate: £13.70 per hour. Working hours 42 per week 8am till 10pm

Leonards Croft is located in Stafford. We provide residential support for eight people who are autistic or have a learning disability, or both. The service is off a busy main road, around 15 minutes from the town centre. The team at our home are committed to providing our residents with the skills needed to live an active and fulfilled life, as independently as possible.

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 Senior 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.

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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.
• Support personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming and changing bed clothes.
• Assist with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals.
• Assist and support to attend medical appointments.
• Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well‑being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff.
• Support the development of important family connections and liaise with specialists, including Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams.
• Encourage 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

• 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 procedures.
• 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).
• 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.