Support Worker - Driver, mix of shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Relocation support up to £3000

Job summary

Priory Group is looking for a Support Worker with a full UK driving license to join Progress House, a five-bedroom residential service supporting people with learning disabilities and autism. The role involves 36 hours per week, with shifts from early to late and some sleeps, delivering high-quality care in a compassionate team.

You will support residents by carrying out individual care plans, documentation, and activity participation, while maintaining dignity, safety, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Flexible & innovative work

Caring & respectful approach

Education

Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker - Driver, mix of shifts

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Progress House

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Progress House – £13.45 per hour – Full Time – 36 hours

Shift patterns to cover are 8am-8pm, 9.30am-9.30pm, sleeps and weekend on, weekend off.

Progress House has an opportunity for a Support Worker with a full UK driving license to join our team.

Progress House is a five bedroomed specialist residential service supporting people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

We pride ourselves on providing outstanding care and support.

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.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.

• Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Experience working in a similar 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.

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.