Support Worker - Residential Addictions Service

Priory Group; Grafton Regis; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits including gym access

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priory Tudor House, a Residential Addictions Service near Grafton Regis, is recruiting Support Workers. Shifts are 7am–7pm, 3 long days plus some nights, on a rota across Monday–Sunday. You’ll support clients with daily living, activities and recovery work, building a warm, respectful community and promoting independence.

£13.45 per hour, full-time permanent role; salary indicating around £26,227.50 p.a. pro rata for a full-time position. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Compassionate approach and understanding of addiction challenges.
• Good communication and ability to build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Positive teamwork and constructive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Patience, resilience and a calm response to challenging situations.
• Encourage independence and support clients toward their goals.
• Willingness to learn and undertake required training.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through daily sessions, evening recovery activities and workshops.
• Develop practical coping strategies and resilience, reducing triggers.
• Build positive relationships and welcome clients into the Tudor House community.
• Support routines, activities and daily living tasks, encouraging participation.
• Provide individual support through keyworking and goal review.
• Maintain notes, contribute to support plans and assist with routine admin.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming environment with dignity and confidentiality.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Communication skills

Build rapport

Teamwork

Patience

Resilience

Encourage independence

Willingness to learn

Job description

Support Worker - Residential Addictions Service

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Tudor House

Reporting To: Pending - Site not yet opened

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Tudor House - Residential Addictions Service Salary: £26,227.50 Full Time Permanent Role

Help people feel supported, connected and encouraged as they take steps towards recovery.

We are currently recruiting a team of Support Workers to join our new Residential Addictions Service:

Priory Tudor House. is set in a lovely rural location in Grafton Regis, near Towcaster and around a 20-minute drive from the outskirts of Northampton and Milton Keynes, with free parking on site.

Work will be full time, 3 long days, 7am to 7pm, and some nights covering the week on a rota, Monday to Sunday.

As a Support Worker in our residential addiction service, you’ll be an important part of everyday life at Tudor House. Through conversation, shared activities and practical encouragement, you’ll help create a welcoming community where clients feel valued, respected and involved in their recovery.

This is a role where relationships matter. You’ll work closely with clients and colleagues, bringing warmth, patience and a positive approach to supporting people through both progress and challenges.

What you'll be doing

As an experienced, support worker, you will help guide clients through their daily sessions, evening recovery-focused activities and workshops. Each element is designed to help clients develop practical coping strategies, build resilience and reduce their responses to everyday triggers.

• Building positive relationships with clients and helping them feel part of the Tudor House community.
• Supporting everyday routines, activities and daily living tasks, encouraging participation and independence.
• Providing individual support through keyworking, helping clients identify goals and review their progress.
• Working as part of the wider team to provide consistent, person-centred support.
• Maintaining accurate daily notes and contributing to support plans and other routine administration.
• Helping maintain a safe, welcoming environment, protecting clients’ dignity, confidentiality and wellbeing. Please review the attached job description to find out more. You may also review our current webpage and material to find out more about our service: VIDEO: Flourish

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

We’re looking for someone who can connect with people, listen without judgement and contribute to a caring, supportive environment.

You’ll bring:

• A compassionate approach and an understanding of the challenges people experiencing addiction may face.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• A positive approach to teamwork, building constructive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Patience, resilience and a calm response to challenging situations.
• The confidence to encourage independence, respect individual choices and support people towards their goals.
• A willingness to learn and undertake the training and development needed for the role.

Experience in care, support or another role involving helping people would be useful, but you don’t need previous experience in an addiction service. We’re interested in the qualities and transferable experience you would bring to our community.

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.