Support Worker

Priory Group; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits (gym membership, IT,

Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health)

Access to development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group operates Mountain View House near Pontypool, recruiting a Support Worker for 12.5‑hour day shifts (07:45‑20:15) to support seven residents who are autistic in a rural setting with mountain views.

The role is permanent and full-time with a salary of £13.75 per hour. You will join a dedicated team and have opportunities for development within Priory's training and IPD pathways.

Qualifications

• Resilience and empathy to support residents through highs and lows.
• Ability to work as part of a compassionate team.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop through IPD and progression paths.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live as independently as possible.
• Assist qualified staff with assessment and implementation of individual care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks and activities to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Support Worker

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mountain View House

Compensation: £13.75 / hour

Description

Mountain View House is looking for Support Workers to join the team, on 12.5hour days. The shift patterns are 07:45-20:15.

Located near the village of Pontypool, Mountain View House offers residential support for seven males and females who are autistic. The house is in a rural location, next to a nature reserve, with amazing mountain views.

Our team are dedicated to supporting our residents to live as independently as possible, and take part in the things that make them feel fulfilled.

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 residentsYou can find additional information in the attached job description.

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 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