Support Worker Waking nights

We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to join our team. This is a full‑time position, available with evening and weekend shifts. £13.20 per hour. Riverview is located in the picturesque seaside town of Teignmouth, Devon. Our home offers residential support for eight autistic individuals, within a short walk of the local town and all amenities, right on the coast.

What you’ll be doing

• You will be part of a compassionate team committed to our residents’ wellbeing, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
• Encourage people to live as independently as possible, supporting them in building life skills and achieving goals at their own pace.
• Support tenants in a person‑centred way, including assisting with personal care, participation in activities, and daily living skills, including maintenance of their tenancy.
• Complete daily administration of electronic and paper records with the individual’s involvement as appropriate.
• Support the individual in maintaining their health and wellbeing, liaising with other specialists where needed.
• Encourage and facilitate participation and integration in the local community through activities and interests that meet ambitions and help them achieve outcomes in their chosen way.
• Embed the REACH standards in everyday practice.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Your natural empathy, resilience, and the ability to work with and support others through both highs and lows will help you thrive in a challenging but rewarding environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and resilience.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work in a person‑centred way.
• Ability to develop others’ potential and skills.
• Empathy, understanding, and patience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competent in verbal and written English.
• A social care qualification is desirable but not essential.

To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.

What we will give you in return

• We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will receive full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to shape your career with us.
• Adult care benefits
• Free on‑site parking
• 28 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops‑tablet‑smartphone) and private healthcare.
• 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

Company Description

Priory Adult Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. We provide the right support in the right home for adults over 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader‑Willi Syndrome and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need. At Priory, you’ll be part of a close‑knit, supportive and diverse team that helps to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our roles can be full or part time with a variety of shift patterns available, including weekdays and weekends.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost will be covered by Priory. We are an equal opportunities employer.