Priory Healthcare

Senior Support Worker

The closing date is 01 March 2026

Job summary

Princes Street is located in Roath, near Cardiff. The home provides residential support with multidisciplinary team (MDT) input, for five males who have a learning disability and mental health needs. We are set in a lovely suburban area, close to shops and not far from the city centre.

Our home is dedicated to providing support and promoting independence in our residents day-to-day lives, including with their daily living skills, budgeting skills and behavioural support. Our team are committed to providing the people we care for with a voice and a choice, ensuring involvement in their support.

It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to peoples lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.

Main duties of the job

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.

Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you'll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will assist 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. You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you'll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.

You will have gained experience in a similar setting, supervising and leading others. While a formal qualification is not required, you should be willing to complete a Level 3 qualification in Team leadership and management with Priory

About us

Priory Adult Care is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate. With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) 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 have the opportunity to be part of something special. A closeknit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to peoples lives.

We offer full training and numerous pathways into senior and leadership position to help you shape your career with us.

Our roles can be full or part time with a variety of shift patterns available, including weekdays and weekends.

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.19 to £13.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0358-26-0001

Job locations

40 Princes Street

Cardiff

CF24 3SL


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will have gained experience in a similar setting, supervising and leading others. While a formal qualification is not required, you should be willing to complete a Level 3 qualification in Team leadership and management with Priory.

  • Supervise colleagues, lead team meetings and support your peers with their performance and professional development
  • Lead support planning and act as point of contact in the absence of site leadership
  • Assist with the management of site petty cash and client funds
  • Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care
  • Performing light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
  • Assisting with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals
  • Assistance and support to attend medical appointments
  • Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff
  • Supporting the development of important family connections and liaising with specialists, including Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams
  • Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will have gained experience in a similar setting, supervising and leading others. While a formal qualification is not required, you should be willing to complete a Level 3 qualification in Team leadership and management with Priory.

  • Supervise colleagues, lead team meetings and support your peers with their performance and professional development
  • Lead support planning and act as point of contact in the absence of site leadership
  • Assist with the management of site petty cash and client funds
  • Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care
  • Performing light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
  • Assisting with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals
  • Assistance and support to attend medical appointments
  • Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff
  • Supporting the development of important family connections and liaising with specialists, including Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams
  • Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Previous Support Worker experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Previous Support Worker experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

40 Princes Street

Cardiff

CF24 3SL


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

40 Princes Street

Cardiff

CF24 3SL


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner

Bally Sidhu

ballysidhu@priorygroup.com

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.19 to £13.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0358-26-0001

Job locations

40 Princes Street

Cardiff

CF24 3SL


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