# Support worker

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Priory Healthcare.

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/support-worker/68822715-b0ca-4fb2-a3d0-6deacee72429
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/support-worker/68822715-b0ca-4fb2-a3d0-6deacee72429.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Priory Healthcare
- **Location:** Melton Place
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Salary:** £13.45 / hour
- **Contract type:** Permanent - Full Time
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16T11:15:13.812Z
- **Source information URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/c4412fbb-7196-4181-a16d-42c0d28fd15b
- **Application URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/c4412fbb-7196-4181-a16d-42c0d28fd15b
- **Employer website:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/

## Job Content

Priory Melton Place£13.45 per hourFull Time - 37.5 hours per weekPriory Melton Place has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team. Priory Melton Place, in Melton Mowbray, is a residential service designed to bridge the gap and support individuals as they transition from hospital, towards independent living. We are unique in that we combine 24/7 on-site nursing care and access to psychiatry, in a therapeutic, structured, residential environment.With a focus on recovery, our expert clinical support helps individuals to build confidence, stability and to live their life back in the community.

### What you'll be doing

- Support Registered Nurses in delivering individualised patient care, promoting patients’ wellbeing, dignity and treatment.
- Assist patients with personal care, including dressing, bathing and toileting, while maintaining their privacy and dignity.
- Observe and monitor patients’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, reporting any concerns to senior staff and recording information accurately.
- Support patient observations, engagement, escorted leave and de-escalation activities following appropriate training and competency assessments.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, clean and supportive ward environment, adhering to infection control, safeguarding and confidentiality procedures.

### What we will give you in return

- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- 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**

- Educated to a minimum of NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Mathematics and English.
- Good communication, listening and observational skills.
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and accurate record-keeping.
- Basic IT literacy and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A compassionate, patient-focused approach, with a commitment to maintaining dignity, safeguarding and wellbeing.
- Previous experience supporting individuals with their personal care needs.
- Experience working within a healthcare, mental health or care environment.
- Understanding of safeguarding, infection control and patient confidentiality.
- Experience monitoring and reporting changes in an individual's physical, mental or emotional wellbeing.
- Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and support individuals who may be distressed.

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