Support Worker - flexible between days and nights

Priory Group; Newtownabbey; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group in Belfast is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a full-time 38.5 hour role covering days and nights at Shaftesbury Mews. The home provides residential and nursing support to residents with autism, learning disabilities and other needs.

You will participate in assessment and care planning, support activities, maintain records and work with a compassionate team to enhance wellbeing and dignity for residents.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills essential for interacting with residents, families and colleagues.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills to support diverse needs.
• Caring and respectful approach to helping residents with daily living tasks.
• Willingness to work across day and night shifts with flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage participation in activities and community life.
• Support residents in achieving personal outcomes and goals.
• Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Uphold safety, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a key worker, setting goals and tracking progress.
• Promote choice, independence and involvement at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and feedback.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Caring and respectful

Flexible working

Job description

Support Worker - flexible between days and nights

Application Deadline: 15 October 2026

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Shaftsbury Mews

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Shaftesbury Mews
£13.45 per hour
Full time – 38.5 hours

Shaftesbury Mews is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join the team. This is a full time, 38.5 hours role which will cover days and nights so flexibility is needed.

Shaftesbury Mews is located in the Jordanstown area of Belfast, off the main road on the Antrim coastline. It offers residential and nursing support to 18 people, who are on the autism spectrum, or have a learning disability. The home can also support those with physical health needs and a brain injury.

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.

• 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

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.

Priory has a Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and is committed to adhering to the Access NI Code of Practice. Copies of both documents are available upon request.