Support Worker

Priory Group; Stafford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Development opportunities

Job summary

Priory Group in Stafford is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our residential team at Leonards Croft. You will support adults with autism or a learning disability, helping them with daily living and activities to promote independence.

Working with qualified staff, you will contribute to compassionate care plans, maintain accurate records, and uphold safety and dignity in all interactions. This is a permanent, full-time role paying £13.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent or higher recognised qualification.
• GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths.
• Ability to maintain dignity and independence for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily living activities to support outcomes.
• Update person-centred support & care plans, charts and notes daily.
• Maintain professional relationships with residents, families, colleagues and visitors.
• Ensure safety, security and confidentiality in line with policies.

Skills

Communication

Personal interaction

Team approach

Documentation

Education

NVQ2 Health & Social Care

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Support Worker

Application Deadline: 31 January 2027

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Leonards Croft

Compensation: £13.75 / hour

Description

Leonards Croft is located in Stafford. We provide residential support for eight males and females who are autistic or have a learning disability, or both. The service is off a busy main road, around 15 minutes from the town centre.

The team at our home are committed to providing our residents with the skills needed to live an active and fulfilled life, as independently as possible.

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 personal needs or requirements met; including personal care, 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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Communication and personal interaction is a key feature of this role and may include the provision of support to people who use challenging behaviour as a way to communicate their needs and frustrations or who use alternative communication methods such as pictures and signing systems. 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 service user. To contribute both verbally and in writing to service user reviews and support planning.
• To provide the highest standard of person-centred support and care to the people who use our service, maintaining dignity and respect, enabling them to lead as independent lives as possible and realise their potential whilst ensuring own actions and behaviour comply with corporate policy and local procedures, statutory regulations and quality standards.

The following experience would be beneficial

• 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.

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.