# Senior Support Worker

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Priory Healthcare.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Priory Healthcare
- **Location:** Wigginton Cottage
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Salary:** £13.95 / hour
- **Contract type:** Permanent - Full Time
- **Posted:** 2026-08-03T01:39:13.097Z
- **Source information URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/c3364456-e7e2-42f8-a167-1b84aa021b9c
- **Application URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/c3364456-e7e2-42f8-a167-1b84aa021b9c
- **Employer website:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/

## Job Content

Wigginton Cottage37.5 hours per week£13.95 per hourWe are looking for a Senior Support Worker to join the team at Wigginton Cottage.Wigginton Cottage is a specialist residential service near Tamworth, supporting up to eight adults with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Located in the heart of Wigginton village, the service offers a welcoming environment with excellent local transport links and easy access to the M6.

### What you'll be doing

- Lead and support a team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
- Promote independence, dignity, and positive outcomes for the people we support.
- Supervise, coach, and develop support staff within a positive team culture.
- Ensure care plans, records, and practices meet regulatory and quality standards.
- Coordinate shifts, manage daily activities, and maintain a safe, supportive environment.
- Build positive relationships with service users, families, and professionals.

### 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**

- Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is preferred. Applicants with a minimum NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) will also be considered, provided they are willing to work towards and achieve the Level 3 qualification within an agreed timescale following commencement of the role.Due to resident activities, a full UK Manual driving licence would be beneficial for the role

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