Support Worker

Priory Group; Torquay; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group's Notts Hill House in Torquay offers specialist neurological rehabilitation and residential support for adults with ABI, TBI, stroke and related conditions. This permanent, full-time role pays £13.45 per hour and supports short- to long-term placements tailored to individual goals.

You will join a compassionate team, assist with personal care and daily living tasks, encourage participation in activities, keep accurate records, and work with qualified staff to promote independence

Qualifications

• 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 and procedures.
• Experience with Learning Difficulties / Autism / Epilepsy is advantageous.

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.
• Working with the team to support residents to "Live Their Life" as independently as possible

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Flexibility

Relationship-building

Resilience

Job description

Support Worker

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Notts Hill House

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Notts Hill House

£13.45 per hour

Full Time

Notts Hill House is a specialist neurological rehabilitation service located in Torquay, Devon, supporting adults with acquired brain injury (ABI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke and a range of neurological conditions and complex physical disabilities.

Our service combines individualised neurological rehabilitation with specialist residential support, helping people develop and maintain physical function, everyday living skills and greater independence.

We offer short-term, respite, medium and longer-term placements, depending on individual needs and rehabilitation goals.

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

• 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.
• Working with the team to support residents to "Live Their Life" as independently as possible

You 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.

• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are necessary to support our residents
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in Learning Difficulties, Autism, Epilepsy and behaviours that challenge is an advantage but not essential as all training will be provided.

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.