Job Details
Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers
Location: Horizon House (Nottingham)
Compensation: £27,195 per year
Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
About the Role
Priory Horizon House has an opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join our team. This full‑time role (37.5 hours per week) offers a salary of £27,195 annually.
Horizon House is a residential addiction treatment service in Nottingham, accessible by public transport and approximately 2 miles from the city centre. It is a new location opening as part of our existing service, providing bespoke treatment for a wide range of addictions in a calm, homely environment.
What you'll be doing
- Supervise and support the delivery of person‑centred support and care, ensuring that clients’ personal needs and requirements are met, including personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living tasks.
- Ensure all client documentation is updated as per policy and evolving needs, maintaining high standards of record keeping and embedding the key worker process in practice.
- Take key working responsibility for individual clients, supporting them to plan goals and personal outcomes, and ensuring these are documented and reviewed.
- Complete external and internal reporting as per deadlines and report any exceptions to the site management team.
What you'll bring to the role
Candidates should have prior experience working in a healthcare, social care, or addiction support setting, ideally with individuals facing substance misuse challenges. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work empathetically and maintain professional boundaries. Candidates must be reliable, able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and have a genuine commitment to supporting clients through their recovery journey.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- Willingness to work towards a Diploma/NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care.
- Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker and/or leadership experience.
- Relevant qualifications in health and social care or addiction support (preferred but not mandatory).
Desirable
- Diploma/S/NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care.
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of clients.
What we will give you in return
- Free on‑site parking.
- Birthday holiday (extra days annual leave on your birthday).
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and a Healthcare Cash Plan.
- Access to development opportunities.
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
- Leadership and 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 Nottingham 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.
