Support Worker - Residential Addictions Service

Priory; Telscombe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Tudor House is opening January 2027 in the peaceful village of Grafton Regis, offering a residential addiction recovery environment. As a Support Worker, you will help adults with daily routines, activities, and building independence while you learn from therapists and staff.

No previous experience in care is required; transferable skills from roles in retail, hospitality, or service are welcomed. A patient, listening mindset and a respectful attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Patient and understanding, able to stay calm under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and develop in care or support work.
• Strong team player with respect for clients.

Responsibilities

• Support adults on their recovery journey and daily routines.
• Encourage engagement in activities and social participation.
• Listen, provide practical support, and build confidence.
• Work with therapists to create a safe, welcoming community.
• Show dignity and respect to all clients.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Support Worker - Residential Addictions Service

Would you like to start a career where you can make a real difference to people's lives?

Priory Tudor House is a brand-new residential addiction recovery service opening in January 2027. Based in the peaceful rural village of Grafton Regis, it's around a 20-minute drive from Northampton and Milton Keynes, with free on-site parking.

As a Support Worker, you'll spend your days supporting adults on their recovery journey. This means getting to know people, helping with daily routines, encouraging activities, listening, offering practical support and helping clients build confidence and independence.

You'll work alongside therapists and other professionals, helping create a safe, welcoming community where people feel supported.

This is a unique opportunity to join a new service from the very beginning and help shape the experience for our first clients.

You don't need previous experience in care or addiction services to apply. We welcome people looking for a change of career and those bringing skills from other industries.Perhaps you've worked in retail, hospitality, customer service, education or another role where you've supported, helped or worked with people. The skills you've gained could be just what we're looking for.You'll need to be a good listener, communicate well, show patience and understanding, work positively with others and remain calm when situations become challenging. Just as importantly, you'll need a genuine interest in helping people, a willingness to learn and the ability to treat everyone with dignity and respect.A background in care or support work is welcome, but your attitude, personal qualities and transferable skills matter too.