Support Worker

Priory Group; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

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 in Melton Mowbray is recruiting a Support Worker for Beacon House, a residential addiction treatment service. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £26,227 per year.

You will guide clients through daily group sessions, recovery-focused activities and psychoeducational workshops, support daily living tasks, and maintain accurate documentation while upholding confidentiality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or related area required.
• GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team collaboration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service users' needs are met and assist with daily living tasks.
• Complete daily administration and update care plans and notes.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, families and colleagues.
• Adhere to policies to ensure safety, confidentiality and high standards of care.
• Undertake keyworking support and help document client goals and outcomes.

Skills

NVQ2 in Health & Social Care

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Education

NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Support Worker

Application Deadline: 24 September 2026

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Beacon House

Compensation: £26,227 / year

Description

Beacon House, Warwick Rd, Melton Mowbray LE13 0RD. £26227 annual salary. Full Time 37.5 Hours.

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

Shift work 08:000 - 20.00/20:00-8:00.

Beacon House is located in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire and is a residential addiction treatment service. It is accessible by public transport, with Melton Mowbray railway station and local bus links nearby. The town centre is less than 1 mile away, although public transport services may be limited at certain times. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you'll be doing

As an experienced support worker, you will guide clients through daily group sessions, evening recovery-focused activities and psychoeducational workshops. Each element is designed to help clients develop practical coping strategies, build resilience and reduce their responses to everyday triggers.

• 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.
• Maintains 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. You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or related area or equivalent or higher recognised qualification. GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths. N.B. It is not anticipated that all new recruits to the role will have NVQ2 qualification but will commence the attainment process within six months of joining and will have a specific time period in which to qualify.
• Communication and personal interaction is a key feature of this role This role also requires participation in and promotion of a team approach at all times, with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the Client.

The following experience would be beneficial

Experience of working in a related environment is desirable.

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.

• Free on-site parking
• 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.