At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide person-centred care and support for residents with diverse needs.
- Company: Priory Old Vicarage, a supportive and caring environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible benefits, career development, and professional qualifications sponsorship.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker with strong leadership abilities.
The predicted salary is between 13.95 - 13.95 £ per hour.
Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers
Location: The Old Vicarage Dewsbury
Compensation: £13.95 / hour
Priory Old Vicarage offers residential support for seven adult males and females with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, mental health needs, autistic spectrum, complex needs, communication difficulties and mild to moderate challenging behaviours or epilepsy.
What you’ll be doing
- Act as a positive role model, supervise and guide support staff, deliver high‑quality person‑centred care, supervise operations, coach colleagues, lead team meetings, support residents to live independent lives.
- Supervise and support delivery of person‑centred support and care.
- Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers, role allocation and effective communication.
- Ensure residents have person‑centred plans and are supported to participate in meaningful activities.
- Deliver team supervisions and contribute to professional development.
- Administer medication safely in line with procedures.
- Manage service users’ finances and contribute to budget management.
- Maintain accurate record‑keeping, reporting, and compliance with legislation.
- Monitor and support team performance, addressing operational issues as needed.
- Maintain up‑to‑date training and knowledge for safe practice.
What you’ll bring to the role
- Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to supervise, coach and motivate others.
- Commitment to promoting choice, dignity and independence for those we support.
- Knowledge of care standards, policies and safeguarding practices.
- Reliable, flexible, proactive 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.
What we will give you in return
- Support with regular career conversations, full training and pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology, Healthcare Cash Plan.
- Access to development opportunities.
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through 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.
Senior Support Worker in Dewsbury employer: Priory
At Priory Hospital Kneesworth House, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where your contributions to patient recovery are valued. With a focus on professional development, we provide numerous pathways for career advancement, alongside competitive benefits such as enhanced maternity pay and flexible working options. Located in the picturesque Hertfordshire, our purpose-built facility ensures you have access to a fulfilling career in a tranquil setting, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful employment in the field of Psychiatry.
