Priory
Support Worker
Support Worker at Priory, based in Dover, Kent, paying £13.45 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £13.45 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Dover, Kent
- Closing date
- Sector
- Support Worker
- DBS check
- Visa sponsorship
16% below the typical rate for support worker
Reference 3054609367-2
About the role
Description
St Michaels is located in the village of Temple Ewell, near Dover, Kent. The residential service supports five adults, who are autistic or have a learning disability. We are in a semi-rural location, off a main road.
Our team are dedicated to supporting the people we care for to maximise their potential and work towards reducing the restrictions that they currently have in place. We want to help them to maximise their independence and support them on their long transitional Pathway towards living in their own home in the community.
What you'll be doing
We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated and resilient Support Worker to join our team. You will provide high-quality, person-centred support, helping the people we support to live with dignity, independence, choice and purpose.
As a key worker, you will support individuals with daily living, personal care, activities and community involvement, while helping them achieve their personal goals and live their best lives. No two days are the same, and your empathy and resilience will be essential in supporting people through both the highs and lows.
Key Responsibilities:
If you are passionate about making a positive difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
What We're Looking For:
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.
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.
St Michaels is located in the village of Temple Ewell, near Dover, Kent. The residential service supports five adults, who are autistic or have a learning disability. We are in a semi-rural location, off a main road.
Our team are dedicated to supporting the people we care for to maximise their potential and work towards reducing the restrictions that they currently have in place. We want to help them to maximise their independence and support them on their long transitional Pathway towards living in their own home in the community.
What you'll be doing
We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated and resilient Support Worker to join our team. You will provide high-quality, person-centred support, helping the people we support to live with dignity, independence, choice and purpose.
As a key worker, you will support individuals with daily living, personal care, activities and community involvement, while helping them achieve their personal goals and live their best lives. No two days are the same, and your empathy and resilience will be essential in supporting people through both the highs and lows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide person-centred personal care and daily living support.
- Promote choice, independence and involvement.
- Support individuals to achieve their personal goals and outcomes.
- Encourage participation in activities and community life.
- Build positive relationships with individuals, families and colleagues.
- Maintain accurate care records, plans and daily notes.
- Act as a key worker, supporting individuals to set and review goals.
- Maintain safety, confidentiality and professional standards.
- Contribute ideas to continuously improve the service.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
What We're Looking For:
- 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
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.
Reference: 3054609367-2 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 6 Dec 2026 · Listed via Priory
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