Fairview Lodge, Knowles Hill Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2PL, Great Britain
Fairview Lodge is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join our team. This position is full‑time and is based in our residential home for adults with autism and learning disabilities.
Shift pattern: 12‑hour shifts – days (8 AM–8 PM), nights (8 PM–8 AM) and rotating weekends. Pay:£12.90 per hour.
What you’ll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team committed to our residents’ wellbeing, using a personalised approach and proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
* Supporting with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, eating and grooming.
* Performing light housekeeping tasks, including dusting, vacuuming and changing bed linens.
* Assisting with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of residents.
* Supporting residents to attend medical appointments.
* Observing, monitoring and recording physical and emotional well‑being, and reporting any changes to senior staff promptly.
* Assisting in the development of family connections and liaising with specialists, such as Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams.
* Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities that promote personal growth.
What you’ll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging – resilience is key. The ideal candidate has a strong sense of empathy, a caring nature and the ability to support others through the highs and lows.
Ideal candidate
* Full UK driving licence.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature.
* Empathy, understanding and patience.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
* Capacity to anticipate and respond to challenges.
* Competence in verbal and written English.
* A healthcare qualification is desirable but not essential.
To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will receive full training, regular career conversations and access to numerous pathways into leadership and clinical positions.
Adult care benefits
* 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 through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
* Leadership & management development.
* Long‑service award.
* Refer a friend bonuses.
All roles will be subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or equivalent check. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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