# Senior Support Worker

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Priory Healthcare.

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-support-worker/f8c95925-4be5-460a-914b-dbbd7038104e
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-support-worker/f8c95925-4be5-460a-914b-dbbd7038104e.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Priory Healthcare
- **Location:** Highfields
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Support worker
- **Salary:** £13.95 / hour
- **Contract type:** Permanent - Full Time
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-19T22:59:59.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25T14:15:46.149Z
- **Source information URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/db44d8a9-b6c9-41b3-94d2-3117787adb6e
- **Application URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/db44d8a9-b6c9-41b3-94d2-3117787adb6e
- **Employer website:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/

## Job Content

HighfieldsFull timeHighfields is located in Chasetown, Staffordshire. We offer residential support for eight males and females who are autistic or have a learning disability. Highfields is on the edge of a suburban area, close to a local Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.We want to provide person-centred support to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, enabling them to have a healthy, happy and independent life, within a safe and welcoming home.

### What you'll be doing

- Supervise and support the delivery of person-centred support and care
- Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers, role allocation, and effective communication.
- Ensure residents have person-centred plans in place and are supported to participate in meaningful activities.
- Deliver team supervisions and contribute to professional development.
- Administer medication safely and in line with procedures.
- Manage service users’ finances and contribute to budget management in accordance with policy.
- Complete and oversee accurate record-keeping, reporting, and compliance with legislation.
- Monitor and support team performance, addressing immediate operational issues as needed.
- Maintain up-to-date training and knowledge to ensure safe and effective practice.

### What we will give you in return

- 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

## Person Specification

### What you'll bring to the role

**Essential**

- Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker is essential.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate others
- Committed to promoting choice, dignity, and independence for those we support.
- Knowledge of care standards, policies, and safeguarding practices.
- Reliable, flexible, and proactive in problem-solving.
- A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
- Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures

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