Support Worker

Location: Hobbits Holt (156 Ruspidge Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL14 3AP)

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Workplace Type: Onsite

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Build a Rewarding Career in a Peaceful Residential Setting

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we excel at linking dedicated healthcare and support professionals with environments where they can truly make an impact. We are proud to partner with Priory, the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care, to find a passionate Support Worker to join the team at Hobbits Holt.

Located in the quiet residential area of Ruspidge, Cinderford, close to the picturesque Forest of Dean, Hobbits Holt provides a safe and warm residential home for six male and female adults living with a learning disability. The home boasts a peaceful setting with off-road parking and no main roads, making it the perfect environment to deliver focused, calm, and nurturing care. If you want to work with a dedicated team helping residents build confidence and independence, this is the place for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Support Worker, you will be part of a compassionate team that takes a highly personalized approach to care. Using proven therapies, you will help residents move forward with confidence and build healthier, more fulfilling futures.

Care Plan Support: Assist qualified staff with the day-to-day assessment and practical implementation of individual patient care plans.
Promote Dignity & Wellbeing: Undertake routine daily tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate the physical and emotional wellbeing of the residents.
Encourage Independence: Guide residents through daily living tasks, helping them build essential life skills and explore activities that make them feel fulfilled.
Positive Communication: Build strong, respectful, and trust-based relationships with residents, their families, and your wider care team.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

Adult social care is incredibly fulfilling, but no two days are the same, meaning emotional stamina and a grounded mindset are essential.

Resilience & Adaptability: You bring a positive attitude to a dynamic environment and handle the challenges of care with patience and a calm head.
Natural Empathy: Your instinctive warmth allows you to comfortably support residents through both their daily achievements and their tougher moments.
Professional Standards: A strong commitment to upholding household policies, care standards, and resident confidentiality.
Experience (Desirable but Not Essential): While previous experience in care is a plus, full training is provided, so passionate newcomers with the right values are welcome to apply!
Please note: This role is subject to a successful disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), the cost of which will be fully covered and funded by Priory.

What We Offer You in Return

Priory is committed to helping you succeed and grow in your care journey. You will receive extensive professional backing, regular career conversations, and numerous pathways into future leadership or qualified clinical roles.

Your Benefits Package Includes:

Financial Security: Contributory pension scheme and refer-a-friend bonuses.
Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme) and reduced rates on gym memberships.
Lifestyle Perks: Reward schemes for IT technology (laptops, tablets, smartphones).
Professional Growth: Dedicated leadership and management training, plus qualification sponsorship through the Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
Recognition: Long service awards to celebrate your loyalty and commitment.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. Supported by a network of 12,000 colleagues across 270 services, they help over 24,000 people each year live life as fully and independently as possible. They are a dedicated equal opportunities employer committed to ensuring an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.