Support Worker

Priory; Leamington Hastings CP; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Flexible benefits

IPD sponsorship

Development opportunities

Leadership training

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Relocation support

Job summary

Priory is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for Bishops Lodge in Hastings. You will provide person-centred care, support daily living tasks, and enable residents to live with dignity and independence.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, promoting activity participation, and building strong relationships with service users and families. Training is provided, and a supportive team environment is ensured.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work is desirable, but training will be provided.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with service users and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support to service users.
• Encourage participation in activities and community life.
• Support service users in achieving personal outcomes and goals.
• Maintain accurate records, care plans, and daily notes.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies.

Skills

Caring approach

Communication

Flexibility

Respectful demeanor

Job description

Position Overview

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: Bishops Lodge

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Bishops Lodge is located in the historic town of Hastings, in East Sussex. It offers residential support for six males and females who have Prader‑Willi syndrome (PWS). We are off a main road, close to Alexandra Park. Our team is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where the people we care for can live their lives to the fullest.

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, helping them to live their best lives. This work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same, and 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 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

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as 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)