Support Worker

Priory Group; Radstock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group is seeking dedicated full-time Support Workers in Radstock to join our caring team. The role involves providing person-centred support to seven residents with autism and learning disabilities. You will help enhance their daily living skills and overall quality of life.

As part of the team, you will engage with residents, assist with care plans, and promote independence. We offer comprehensive training and pathways to leadership roles, flexible benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to improving residents' quality of life.
• Ability to assist with individual patient care plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with assessments and care plans.
• Engage residents in routine tasks to promote wellbeing.
• Support residents through daily challenges and achievements.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Bedborough House are looking for full‑time Support Workers to join the team. Bedborough House is located in Radstock, Somerset. We offer residential support for seven autistic males and females, and people who have a learning disability. Our home is located in a residential area, surrounded by the beautiful views of Somerset.

We provide person‑centred support, promoting independence, daily living skills and access to the community, helping to improve our residents' quality of life.

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.

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

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.

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.