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Senior Support Worker - Driver

PriorySouthport, Merseyside🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

This Senior Support Worker role offers a chance to make a significant impact on residents' lives while developing leadership and caregiving skills within a reputable organization. If you are a compassionate individual with a driving license and a passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities, this opportunity is for you. Apply today to contribute to a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Quick overview

Salary£14/hr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationSouthport, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Job description

Description


Arbour Street, Southport
£13.95 per hour
Full Time - 40 Hours
Priory Arbour Street has an opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join the team. Due to aspects of the role, you will need to hold a full UK driving license for a minimum of 3 years.
Arbour Street is a semi-detached Victorian house, located on a quiet road, very close to Southport city centre. It offers residential support for three adults with a learning disability, who may also be on the autism spectrum.

What you'll be doing


You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents 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 residents
  • Supervise and support the delivery of person-centred support and care
  • Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers, role allocation, and effective communication.
  • Ensure residents have person-centred plans in place and are supported to participate in meaningful activities.
  • Deliver team supervisions and contribute to professional development.
  • Administer medication safely and in line with procedures.
  • Manage service users’ finances and contribute to budget management in accordance with policy.
  • Complete and oversee accurate record-keeping, reporting, and compliance with legislation.
  • Monitor and support team performance, addressing immediate operational issues as needed.
  • Maintain up-to-date training and knowledge to ensure safe and effective practice.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role


  • Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker is essential.
  • Full UK driving license for 3 years (for insurance purposes)
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate others
  • Committed to promoting choice, dignity, and independence for those we support.
  • Knowledge of care standards, policies, and safeguarding practices.
  • Reliable, flexible, and proactive in 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


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.
  • 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.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

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