Support Worker - Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health)

Access to development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group is seeking a Support Worker for day shifts at Beechley Drive, Fairwater, near Cardiff. You will join a caring MDT to deliver person-centered care for residents with learning disabilities and autism in a residential setting.

The role involves personal care, activities, and documenting care plans, while promoting independence and community involvement. Full training, development opportunities, and a pension/benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Caring and respectful approach

Flexibility and innovation

Strong communication

Professional standards

Experience with Learning Disabilities/

Job description

Support Worker - Days

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Beechley Drive

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Beechley Drive

£13.45 per hour

Day shifts, 08:00 - 20:00

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Located in Fairwater, just outside of Cardiff, Beechley Drive offers a warm, welcoming environment for individuals with a learning disability and those on the autistic spectrum. Our residential service accommodates eight individuals, both male and female, with the option of a female-only service for added comfort.

Our comprehensive, person-centred care is supported by a multidisciplinary team (MDT), working collaboratively to provide holistic support and ensure that each resident has their needs met.

We are committed to helping individuals develop their daily living skills and engage with the community, fostering as much independence as possible in a safe and nurturing environment. Our dedicated team is passionate about empowering residents, promoting dignity, and ensuring a high quality of life for everyone in our care.

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.