Support Worker - 30 hours

Priory Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Relocation support

Job summary

Priory North Yorkshire is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our team on a part-time basis, 30 hours per week, £13.75 per hour. The role supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions in a tailored, 1:1 or 2:1 setting across North Yorkshire.

You will contribute to personalised care plans, assist with daily activities, promote wellbeing and independence, while upholding safety, confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work is desirable; training provided.
• Ability to follow individual care plans and document progress.
• Reliable team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessment and implementation of individual care plans.
• Support residents with daily activities to promote wellbeing and dignity.
• Maintain safety, confidentiality and professional standards.
• Support service users in goal setting and decision making.

Skills

Caring and respectful

Flexible and innovative

Strong communication

Teamwork

Support care experience

Job description

Supported Living North Yorkshire
£13.75 per hour
Part Time – 30 Hours

Supported Living North Yorkshire has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team. This role is offered on a part time basis working 30 hours per week.

Supported Living North Yorkshire delivers tailored outreach support across North Yorkshire and the East Riding. We work with adults diagnosed with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions, often with complex needs.

Our 24/7 specialist supported living services are designed to promote independence while providing the right level of support, including 1:1 and 2:1 staffing where required. We empower individuals to build essential life skills and live 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

• Through own professional behaviour, including adhering to policies and procedures, contributes to the maintenance of safety, security and confidentiality standards.
• To undertake key working responsibility for individual service users, supporting the individual to plan goals and personal outcomes and ensure that these are comprehensively documented and reviewed. Innovation
• The role holder should have a flexible and innovative approach to their work and be able to facilitate and support service users in decision making, promoting choice and involvement at all times. Value
• The role holder should present the service in a positive light and should be proactive in making suggestions for how to improve the service.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

• A 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, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided).

What we will give you in return

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
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

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.