Support Worker - Driver

Priory Group; Kinsley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Relocation support to £3000

Job summary

Priory’s Kinsley Autistic Service is seeking a compassionate Support Worker with a driving licence to join our dedicated team in Kinsley Village, near Hemsworth. The role involves person-centred care, assisting daily living activities, and promoting independence for autistic adults.

We offer full training, career development, and a range of benefits, including pension contributions and relocation support. The service operates 7am–5pm, six days a week, with adjustments based on service needs.

Qualifications

• Reliable, enthusiastic, empathetic and patient with a positive outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage participation in activities and community life.
• Support service users in achieving personal outcomes and tracking progress.
• Maintain 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.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate

Empathetic

Resilience

Job description

Kinsley Autistic Service £13.45 per hour Full Time – 40 hours

Kinsley Autism Service has an opportunity for a Support Worker with a driving licence to join our team.

Kinsley Autism Services is located in Kinsley Village, near Hemsworth, and around 20 minutes from Wakefield. It is a specialist day care service for adult males and females who are autistic. The service is open 6 days a week from 7am until 5pm but this may change with the needs of the service.

What you’ll be doing

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will provide the highest standard of person-centred support and care, enabling the people who use our service to live with dignity, independence, and choice.

Support workers are key workers, and provide direct support to our service users in support them to live there best lives. 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.

You will play a vital part in helping individuals achieve their personal goals, supporting them in daily living, and empowering them to realise their potential.

• 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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

The successful candidate must be reliable, enthusiastic, empathetic and patient with a positive out look on life. You’ll be able to go out walking, swimming, and open to adventure.

It is important that you can drive and you will need to pick clients up from their own home and take out on activities.

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.