Senior Support Worker – Residential Addiction Rehab Lead

Priory Group; Grafton Regis; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Your birthday off (extra annual leave)

Funded professional qualifications & %

Tax-free Tech & Cycle schemes

Simply Health Cash Plan & subsidised

Contributory pension scheme & long‑ten

Job summary

Priory Tudor House is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead a new residential addictions service. This role involves shaping care delivery, building rapid rapport with short-stay clients, and guiding daily shift tasks in a 37.5-hour week.

You will work within the Priory Tudor House team, focusing on resilience-building and safeguarding, while maintaining accurate records and participating in ongoing service development. Training and career pathways are provided.

Qualifications

• Rapid connection, communication and listening skills are essential.
• Strong literacy and computer skills for daily notes and reports.
• A Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead handovers to ensure seamless shift transitions and information flow.
• Build rapid, trusted relationships with short-stay clients.
• Maintain high volumes of administrative work with accurate records.
• Perform routine health and safety checks to keep the home safe.
• Collaborate with colleagues to protect client dignity and confidentiality.

Skills

Rapid Connection

Administration

Shift Guidance

Resilience

Professional Boundaries

Education

A Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Priory Tudor House is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead a new residential addictions service. This role involves shaping care delivery, building rapid rapport with short-stay clients, and guiding daily shift tasks in a 37.5-hour week.

You will work within the Priory Tudor House team, focusing on resilience-building and safeguarding, while maintaining accurate records and participating in ongoing service development. Training and career pathways are provided.