Day Support Worker (Driver Only)

Priory; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Relocation assistance up to £3000

Job summary

Priory The Piers in Bournemouth is recruiting a Day Support Worker (Driver Only) to join our residential team. You will assist four adults with a range of needs, support day-to-day activities, and drive residents as required.

The role requires a full driving licence and strong communication skills. You will contribute to care plans, document daily progress, and work within a compassionate team. Priory offers training, development pathways, and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Full driving license is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support residents.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to deliver care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, daily living activities, and participation in activities.
• Update person-centred support plans, care charts and daily notes.
• Maintain professional relationships with residents, families, and staff while upholding safety and confidentiality policies.

Skills

Full driving license

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

GCSE English and Maths (or NVQ2 equivalents)

Job description

Day Support Worker (Driver Only)

Application Deadline: 9 October 2026

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: The Piers

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Priory The Piers, 166 Columbia Rd, Bournemouth BH10 4DT
£13.45 per hour
Full Time 42 Hours
Priory The Piers has an opportunity for a Day Support Worker (Driver Only) to join our team.
Day shift 8:00-20:00.
The Piers, Bournemouth, Dorset is a residential service supporting 4 adults with a range of needs. It is located in an urban/coastal setting and is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes and Bournemouth railway station nearby. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

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

• Full driving license
• Communication and personal interaction is a key feature of this role and may include the provision of support to people who use challenging behaviour as a way to communicate their needs and frustrations or who use alternative communication methods such as pictures and signing systems. This role also requires participation in and promotion of a team approach at all times, with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the service user. To contribute both verbally and in writing to service user reviews and support planning.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience of working in a related environment is desirable.
• 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.

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.