Senior Support Worker
Application Deadline: 25 September 2026
Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Lighthouse
Compensation: £30,764 / year
Description
The Lighthouse
Salary £30,764
Full-time role of 40 hours per week
The Lighthouse has an opportunity for a Senior Support Worker with an NVQ level one to join our team.
Lighthouse is a specialist residential and rehabilitation service for individuals with complex mental health needs. Lighthouse is a specialist residential and rehabilitation service for individuals with complex mental health needs. Conveniently located just outside Stroud town centre in Gloucestershire, Lighthouse benefits from local bus connections and access to nearby rail services in Stroud, with good road links via surrounding routes.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting 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 patients
- Prepared to take on additional responsibilities subject to service need and competence achievement such as Phlebotomy
- Participate in regular ward meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
- To assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products, not medicines.
- To assist in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
- Minimum 2 years as a Healthcare Assistant in a similar environment
- Educated to a minimum NVQ 1 or GCSE’s in Mathematics and English
- Has completed the Care Certificate
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- 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
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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Senior Support Worker in Stroud employer: Priory Group
At Priory Hospital Woking, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment for our Consultant Psychiatrists. With clinical freedom, flexible commitments, and a steady flow of patients, you can focus on delivering high-quality care while benefiting from our established reputation and comprehensive administrative support. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve, all within a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to mental health and addiction recovery.
