Support Worker

Priory; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Career development

Job summary

Priory is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Kirklea in the centre of Kilmarnock. The role can be 22 hours per week over two days, or 38.5 hours full-time. Shifts run 8am–8pm on a 14‑day cycle, supporting 11 residents on the autism spectrum with learning disabilities or health needs.

Join a compassionate team, help deliver personalised care plans, assist with daily living tasks and update care notes. A caring, respectful approach, strong communication and flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 – training provided).

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living tasks and activities.
• Assist with assessment and implementation of care plans.
• Complete daily administration including updating care plans and notes.
• Maintain professional relationships with residents, families, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Adhere to policies to maintain safety, security and confidentiality.
• Undertake keyworking for individuals, helping plan goals and outcomes.
• Be flexible and promote resident choice and involvement.
• Present the service positively and contribute ideas for improvement.

Skills

Caring approach

Communication skills

Flexible/adaptable

Relationship-building

Care experience

Job description

Kirklea

£13.45 per hour

Full time – 38.5 hours and part time - 22 hours

Kirklea has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team.

This role can be offered on a part time basis working 22 hours per week over 2 days.

Shift pattern is 8am to 8pm, 7 shifts over 14 days.

Kirklea is located in the centre of Kilmarnock, within walking distance of a thriving local community. It offers residential support for 11 males and females on the autism spectrum, who may also have a learning disability, or physical health needs.

We can also support those who have:

• Difficulties with emotional regulation
• Difficulties with communication
• Mild to moderate behaviours that may challenge
• Epilepsy
• Diabetes

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

• Ensure that the people who use our service have any needs or requirements met; including participation in activities and support with daily living tasks.
• To support people who use our service in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose.
• Complete daily administration including updating person centred support & care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
• Maintain professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Through own professional behaviour, including adhering to policies and procedures, contributes to the maintenance of safety, security and confidentiality standards.
• To undertake keyworking responsibility for individual clients, supporting the individual to plan goals and personal outcomes and ensure that these are comprehensively documented and reviewed.
• The role holder should have a flexible and innovative approach to their work and be able to facilitate and support clients in decision making, promoting choice and involvement at all times.
• The role holder should present the service in a positive light and should be proactive in making suggestions for how to improve the service.

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.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here. For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.