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Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant (12-Month Fixed Term)

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Client/Provider: Priory

Location: Woodhouse Hall, 14 Woodhouse Lane, East Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 2JS (Onsite)

Employment Type: Fixed Term – Full Time (36 hours per week, 12-month contract)

Shifts: Day shifts only

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

About the Role

Are you looking for a highly fulfilling role where your empathy and dedication can help individuals navigate complex journeys toward a brighter future? Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is actively recruiting for Woodhouse Hall, a dynamic residential service located in a beautiful semi-rural setting in East Ardsley, nestled just off the main road between East Ardsley and Tingley.

Woodhouse Hall offers a supportive, welcoming home for 19 adult males and females managing a diverse range of needs, including learning disabilities, mental health challenges, autism spectrum conditions, and personality disorders. The dedicated team is highly equipped to support individuals experiencing:

Difficulties with communication
Mild to moderate behaviours that may challenge
Trauma history

In this full-time role covering day shifts only on a 12-month fixed-term contract, you will work closely with qualified staff to implement personalized care plans. Your natural empathy and emotional resilience will make you a vital anchor for residents as they move forward with confidence and build more independent lives.

Key Responsibilities

Rehabilitation & Daily Care: Support qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, delivering high standards of personal care and daily routine support.
Key Working: Act as a key worker for assigned residents, helping them define personal goals, build self-confidence, and track their milestones.
Community & Activity Engagement: Encourage and assist residents in participating in social activities and engaging with the wider community.
Accurate Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous daily notes, charts, care plans, and progress records.
Relationship Management: Build trusted, positive relationships with service users, their families, internal colleagues, and external stakeholders.
Safety & Compliance: Strictly uphold safety, security, and confidentiality protocols in line with care regulations.

What You'll Bring to the Role

We are searching for compassionate, patient, and adaptable individuals who want to make a real difference. While prior experience is preferred, it is not essential—we provide full, comprehensive training!

A naturally caring, respectful, and person-first approach to care.
The emotional resilience required to navigate challenging days and trauma histories with a calm, supportive demeanor.
The flexibility to work within a 36-hour weekly daytime rota.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
A firm commitment to professional standards, policies, and procedures.
A full UK driving license held for a minimum of 3 years is highly desirable, but not essential.

What We Offer in Return

We want you to thrive and succeed during your time with us. In partnership with Priory, you will be backed by regular career conversations, structured development plans, and clear professional pathways.

Financial Benefits: Contributory pension scheme, long service awards, and refer-a-friend bonuses.
Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme) and flexible lifestyle perks including reduced rates for gym memberships.
Tech Discounts: Access to employee purchase schemes for personal IT technology (laptops, tablets, and smartphones).
Professional Growth: Access to continuous training modules, management development, and qualification sponsorship through the Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
DBS Covered: Priory will fully handle and cover the entire cost of your background check (DBS).

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. Backed by a network of 12,000 colleagues across 270 services, Priory supports over 24,000 people each year to live as fully and independently as possible.

Priory is an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at the appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).