Support Worker

Priory Group; Dresden; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group is seeking a Support Worker for Strathmore House in Dresden, Stoke-on-Trent. This permanent, full-time role offers £13.45 per hour and 30 hours per week, with a focus on residential support for individuals with autism or learning disabilities.

You will join a compassionate team delivering personalised care plans, assisting with daily living tasks, and supporting residents to live healthier, more fulfilling lives, while maintaining records and promoting wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided).

Responsibilities

• Support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
• Support service users in achieving their personal outcomes in the way they choose.
• Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies and regulations.
• Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them to set goals and track progress.
• Promote choice, independence, and involvement at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.

Skills

Caring approach

Flexibility

Communication

Professional standards

Care experience

Job description

Support Worker

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Strathmore House

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Strathmore House
£13.45 per hour
30 hours per week

Strathmore House is nestled in Dresden, Stoke-on-Trent. It offers residential support for 14 males and females who are autistic or have a learning disability. Strathmore House is opposite Queens Park, a large park with lakes and a café, near to Trentham Gardens.

Our team are dedicated to supporting our residents to be as independent as possible and live a happy, healthy and fulfilled life.

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

• Support with daily living tasks.


• Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.


• Support service users in achieving their personal outcomes in the way they choose.


• Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.


• Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.


• Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies and regulations.


• Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them to set goals and track progress.


• Promote choice, independence, and involvement at all times.


• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

• 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.


• Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided).

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

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