Support Worker

Priory Group; Enfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend

Relocation support

Job summary

Priory Group in Winchmore Hill, North London, is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join a residential team on a permanent full-time basis. You will provide person-centred support and daily living assistance to residents with autism, learning disabilities or complex needs.

The role focuses on enabling independence, dignity and choice while building lasting relationships with service users and their families. Training, development opportunities and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work desirable, training provided.
• Ability to work flexibly and follow care plans.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to professional standards and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage participation in activities and community life.
• Support service users in achieving personal outcomes.
• Maintain records, care plans, charts and daily notes.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Uphold safety, security and confidentiality.
• Act as a key worker and help set goals and track progress.
• Promote choice, independence and involvement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

Support Worker

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Roseneath Avenue

Compensation: £13.75 / hour

Description

Roseneath Avenue is located in Winchmore Hill, a leafy suburb in North London, in the borough of Enfield. It offers residential support for six males and females, who are autistic, have a learning disability or complex needs. We are situated on a quiet street, near the town centre.

Our team are dedicated to providing a safe, person-centred environment for the people we care for, ensuring they receive the care that is right for them, consistently and throughout every stage of their life, enabling and promoting safe independence both within their home and in the community.

What you'll be doing

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will provide the highest standard of person-centred support and care, enabling the people who use our service to live with dignity, independence, and choice.

Support workers are key workers, and provide direct support to our service users in support them to live there best lives. 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. You will play a vital part in helping individuals achieve their personal goals, supporting them in daily living, and empowering them to realise their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and 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.

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.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

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