Support Worker - Full time

Priory; Trowbridge; On-site; < GBP 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Relocation support up to £3000

Job summary

Priory The Old Rectory in Trowbridge is seeking a Support Worker to join our compassionate team, supporting residents with daily living and personalised care plans to promote wellbeing, dignity and recovery.

You will work across our four residential homes in the Newtown area of Trowbridge, helping residents move forward with confidence and a healthier, more fulfilling future. Training is provided at all stages to support your development within Priory.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or related area or equivalent or higher recognised qualification.
• GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the people who use our service have any personal needs or requirements met; including personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living tasks. To support people who use our service in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose.
• Complete daily administration including updating person centred support & care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
• Maintains professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Through own professional behaviour, including adhering to policies and procedures, contributes to the maintenance of safety, security and confidentiality standards.

Education

NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or related area or equivalent or higher recognised qualification

GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths

Job description

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: The Old Rectory (Trowbridge)

Application Deadline: 10 September 2026

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

37.5 Full Time hours

Priory The Old Rectory Trowbridge, 27 Stallard St, Trowbridge BA14 9AA

£13.45 hourly

Priory The Old Rectory Trowbridge has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team.

We provide a rolling shift pattern to our team with a combination of early and late shifts, or longer days and sleep in duties.

Experience is not essential and we will support training and development at all stages of your employment with us.

Our support staff work across our 4 residential homes in the Newtown area of Trowbridge, providing support in all aspect of people's daily life.

Old Rectory Trowbridge, Wiltshire is a residential service supporting 20 adults with a range of needs. It is located in a town setting and is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes and Trowbridge railway station nearby.

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.

• Ensure that the people who use our service have any personal needs or requirements met; including personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living tasks. To support people who use our service in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose.
• Complete daily administration including updating person centred support & care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
• Maintains professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Through own professional behaviour, including adhering to policies and procedures, contributes to the maintenance of safety, security and confidentiality standards.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential for the role

NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or related area or equivalent or higher recognised qualification. GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths. N.B. It is not anticipated that all new recruits to the role will have NVQ2 qualification but will commence the attainment process within six months of joining and will have a specific time period in which to qualify.

The following experience would be beneficial

Experience of working in a related environment is desirable.

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.