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Job summary
Beacon House is looking to recruit a Senior Support Worker to join their team. This is a full time role.
£27,202.5 per annum
Day Shifts: 9am - 5pm
Main duties of the job
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, youll 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.
About us
Beacon House, part of Priory, is a welcoming 17-bed residential service based in Melton Mowbray. It is home to Flourish, our innovative, therapy-led addiction treatment programme, which offers tailored support for a wide range of addictions in a calm, comfortable setting.
Details
- Date posted: 07 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £27,202 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: E0358-PIN4108
- Job locations: Priory, Beacon House, Warwick Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0RD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- 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 procedure
- The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
- Competent in verbal and written English
- Experience of drug and alcohol treatment a bonus, training will be given
- We welcome people with lived experience
- To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.
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This advert is for Senior Support Worker with Priory Healthcare in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £27,202 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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