# Support Worker

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Priory Healthcare.

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/support-worker/fbf51ea7-09f1-45db-889b-55b4d654db51
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/support-worker/fbf51ea7-09f1-45db-889b-55b4d654db51.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Priory Healthcare
- **Location:** Penfold Lodge
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Salary:** £13.45 / hour
- **Contract type:** Permanent - Part Time
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-04T22:59:59.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-24T09:45:36.707Z
- **Source information URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/d31cae13-0d46-4b01-a096-f6109803d6e6
- **Application URL:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/en/postings/d31cae13-0d46-4b01-a096-f6109803d6e6
- **Employer website:** https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/

## Job Content

Penfold Lodge is a residential service located in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. The home supports for 18 men with mental health needs. We are situate close to the sea front, off a main road in the town centre.Our team are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the people we support, providing them with the skills needed for them to live a healthier and happier life back in the community.We can also support people who have a mild learning disability alongside their primary mental health diagnosis, and those who are stepping down from secure mental health settings, psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs) and forensic services.

### What you'll be doing

- Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
- Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
- Support service users in achieving their personal outcomes in the way they choose.
- Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.
- Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies and regulations.
- Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them to set goals and track progress.
- Promote choice, independence, and involvement at all times.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.

### 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
- Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

## Person Specification

### What you'll bring to the role

**Essential**

- 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.
- Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided).

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