Senior Support Worker - nights, driver

Priory; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits: gym membership, IT,

Healthcare Cash Plan

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory is recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join the Juniper View development in Belfast, working night shifts. A full UK driving license is required. The role focuses on supporting residents with learning disabilities and complex needs, including mobility or mental health considerations.

You will lead a compassionate team, deliver person-centred care plans, and ensure safe, high-quality services while promoting dignity and independence for residents.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervision experience is essential.
• Strong communication and team coordination skills.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate others.
• Commitment to dignity, respect, and independence of residents.
• Knowledge of care standards, safeguarding and policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the delivery of person-centred care.
• Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers and role allocation.
• Ensure residents have person-centred plans and meaningful activities.
• Deliver team supervisions and contribute to staff development.
• Administer medication safely in line with procedures.
• Manage service users’ finances and contribute to budget adherence.
• Complete and oversee accurate record-keeping and reporting.
• Monitor team performance and address operational issues.
• Maintain up-to-date training for safe practice.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Problem-solving

Caring approach

Flexibility

Teamwork

Reliability

Compliance

Job description

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: Juniper View

Compensation: £13.95 / hour

Description

Juniper View - New Development

£13.45 per hour

Full Time – 37.5 hours

Juniper View has an opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join our team for night shifts. Due to the needs of our residents, you will need to have a full UK driving license.

Juniper View is a new development and will have 11 apartments in total. We will be supporting those with primary learning disability and complex needs but may also have further mental health and/or mobility restrictions.

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. As a Support Worker, 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.

• 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.
• Administer medication safely and in line with procedures.
• Manage service users’ finances and contribute to budget management in accordance with policy.
• Complete and oversee accurate record-keeping, reporting, and compliance with legislation.
• Monitor and support team performance, addressing immediate operational issues as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date training and knowledge to ensure safe and effective practice.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

• Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate others
• 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.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• A full UK driving license for a minimum of 3 years (for insurance purposes)

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.

• 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
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Priory has a Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and is committed to adhering to the Access NI Code of Practice. Copies of both documents are available upon request.