Senior Support Worker

Priory Princes Street is looking to recruit a Senior Support Worker to join their team.

Pay Rate: £13.20 per hour Full time: hours a week. 8am - 9pm, 10am - 10:30pm, sleep‑in shift Part‑Time (Min 26 Hours a week) Princes Street is located in Roath, near Cardiff.

The home provides residential support with multidisciplinary team (MDT) input, for five males who have a learning disability and mental health needs.

We are set in a lovely suburban area, close to shops and not far from the city centre.

Our home is dedicated to providing support and promoting independence in our residents’ day‑to‑day lives, including with their daily living skills, budgeting skills and behavioural support.

Our team are committed to providing the people we care for with a voice and a choice, ensuring involvement in their support.

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. Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you’ll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will assist 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. You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.

You will have gained experience in a similar setting, supervising and leading others. While a formal qualification is not required, you should be willing to complete a Level 3 qualification in Team Leadership and Management with Priory.

• Supervise colleagues, lead team meetings and support your peers with their performance and professional development
• Lead support planning and act as point of contact in the absence of site leadership
• Assist with the management of site petty cash and client funds
• Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care
• Performing light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
• Assistance and support to attend medical appointments
• Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well‑being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff
• Supporting the development of important family connections and liaising with specialists, including Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so is key.

No two days are the same. Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

• Previous experience in a similar setting
• Good numeracy skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
• Empathy, understanding and patience
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
• The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
• Competent in verbal and written English
• A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential

To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.

• Free on‑site parking
• 28 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• 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

Priory Adult Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate. With community‑based…