Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Client: Gateholme (Part of Priory Adult Care)

Location: Carr Gate, Wakefield

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Job ID: PRI101477

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is looking to recruit a dedicated Support Worker on behalf of Gateholme, an established residential service operated by Priory Adult Care.

Set in the lovely countryside surroundings of Carr Gate, Wakefield, Gateholme supports individuals with a variety of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. This specific role is a unique opportunity to provide focused, one-to-one support to one specific resident, helping them build consistent routines, develop independent life skills, and achieve their personal goals.

If you are looking for a role where you can truly get to know the person you care for and see the direct impact of your dedication, this position is incredibly rewarding.

Shift Patterns & Hours

This is a full-time position with structured day shifts. Because care is continuous, weekend work is included on a regular basis.

Hours: 07:30 to 19:30
Note: Support Workers are expected to arrive 15 minutes prior to the shift start time (07:15) for a comprehensive team handover.

Key Responsibilities

In this targeted role, you will work closely with clinical staff to implement a highly tailored, person-centred care plan for a single resident. Your day-to-day duties will include:

Dedicated One-to-One Care: Assisting the resident with daily living activities, including personal care (washing, dressing, eating) and light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, changing bedding).
Mobility & Movement: Assisting with safe lifting, transferring, and repositioning as required.
Health & Progress Monitoring: Observing, monitoring, and recording the resident's physical and emotional wellbeing, quickly reporting any changes to senior staff.
Community & Family Life: Escorting the resident to medical appointments and encouraging participation in social, recreational, and outdoor activities that promote personal growth.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Liaising with external specialists, such as Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams, to ensure holistic support.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

While previous care experience is highly valuable, your personal values, compassion, and commitment to building a trusting relationship are what matter most.

Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, patience, and the resilience to navigate the highs and lows of complex care work.
Mindset: A proactive approach with the ability to work independently on a 1:1 basis while still staying connected to the wider care team.
Compliance: Competence in written and verbal English, the ability to strictly follow policies and procedures, and the legal right to work in the UK.
Qualifications: A care or healthcare certificate is desirable, but not essential—full, comprehensive training is provided.

What We Offer You in Return

Priory wants you to thrive and succeed. You will be backed by regular career conversations, structured development opportunities, and clear internal pathways into senior or leadership roles.

Your benefits package will include:

Financial & Safety: £13.45 per hour, a contributory pension scheme, and a fully funded enhanced DBS check.
Time Off: 28 days of annual leave.
Lifestyle & Health Perks: Flexible benefits including reduced gym memberships, private healthcare schemes, and technology discounts (laptops/smartphones).
Career Growth: Leadership programs and potential sponsorship for professional qualifications via the Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
Workplace Benefits: Free on-site parking, long service awards, and refer-a-friend bonuses.