Support Worker Waking Nights

We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to join our team.

Priory Riverview is a full‑time position with evening and weekend hours. The role is located in the picturesque seaside town of Teignmouth, Devon, offering residential support for eight autistic individuals.

• Assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans.
• Support day‑to‑day activities and encourage independent living.
• Provide personal care, participation in activities and maintenance of tenancy.
• Complete daily electronic and paper records.
• Maintain health and wellbeing, liaising with other specialists.
• Promote community integration and embed the REACH standards in everyday practice.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

Our work is rewarding and challenging; resilience is key. Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and resilience.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work person‑centred.
• Ability to develop potential and skills of individuals.
• Empathy, understanding and patience.
• Team working and independent working skills.
• Competent verbal and written English.
• Social care qualification desirable, not essential.

To be considered you must have the right to work in the UK.

• 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 / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare.
• Access to development opportunities.
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications via the Individual Professional Development panel.
• Leadership & management development.
• Long service award.
• Refer a friend bonuses.

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 all individuals across community‑based residential care, supported living services and a range of nursing care settings.

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

All roles are subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. The cost is covered by Priory.

We are an equal opportunities employer.