Priory
Support Worker
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Support Worker – Full Time (Residential)
Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers Location: Bedborough House, Radstock, Somerset Compensation: £13.75 per hour
About Bedborough House
Bedborough House is seeking Full-time Support Workers to join our dedicated team.
Located in Radstock, Somerset, we provide residential support for seven adults:
- Autistic males and females
- Those with learning disabilities
Our home is set within a residential area, offering serene views of the beautiful Somerset countryside.
We deliver person-centred support, focusing on:
- Promoting independence
- Developing daily living skills
- Supporting community access
Our goal is to improve our residents’ quality of life by empowering them through tailored care.
Role Overview
You will work within a compassionate team dedicated to the wellbeing of our residents. We take a personalised approach, integrating evidence-based therapies to enable our clients to progress confidently and pursue a healthier, more fulfilling life.
As a Support Worker, you will:
- Assist qualified staff in assessing and implementing individualised care plans for residents
- Conduct routine tasks and activities (as directed or delegated) to uphold:
- Wellbeing
- Dignity
- Treatment goals
- Play a vital role in facilitating recovery and supporting residents’ ongoing growth
What This Role Demands
Resilience is essential. Every day brings unique challenges—no two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you navigate even the most emotionally demanding moments, ensuring we support residents through both triumphs and difficulties.
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Key Responsibilities
- Working collaboratively with qualified staff to deliver high standards of care
- Assisting with daily routines, personal care, and medication adherence (as supervised)
- Planning and supervising social and recreational activities to enhance engagement
- Supporting behavioural strategy implementation, under clinical oversight
- Monitoring and documenting residents’ progress, reporting changes promptly
- Maintaining a safe and inclusive living environment for our diverse group
- Adhering to all policies, safeguarding procedures, and confidentiality guidelines
Your Qualifications & Skills
While prior experience is welcomed, we’re looking for candidates with: ✔ Strong interpersonal skills – The ability to build trust and relationships quickly ✔ Empathy and patience – A genuine commitment to fostering a compassionate environment ✔ Problem-solving approach – Adaptability to varying needs and scenarios ✔ Basic first-aid understanding (training provided) ✔ Legal maturity – Reliability to uphold workloads, especially during shifts
Why Join Us?
Career Growth & Support
We invest in your development at every stage:
- Regular career conversations to chart your professional trajectory
- Full training opportunities, including mandatory safeguarding and dementia awareness modules
- Leadership and clinical training pathways, enabling progression into specialised roles
- Sponsorship for professional qualifications via our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Long-service recognition
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Benefits Package
We offer a competitive and creative benefits scheme:
Financial & Career Incentives
- Contributory pension scheme – Secure your future, early
- Referral bonuses – Earn extra for bringing like-minded colleagues
- £13.75 per hour base salary
Flexible & Enriching Benefits
- Reduced-rates access to fresh food, retail schemes (e.g., Priory Group Savings Account)
- Simply Health – A Healthcare Cash Plan for instant peace of mind
- IT & tech support – Issued laptop/tablet/smartphone for work use
- Gym membership discounts – Promote physical and mental wellbeing
- Leadership development – Opportunities to lead teams, train colleagues, and practice advanced care techniques
Application Process
Shortlisting may commence upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified candidates emerge.
Ensure you apply promptly to avoid disappointment—positions often fill quickly. Additional information is available in the full job description (see attached).
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