Here at Priory, our aim is to make a real and lasting difference to the young people we support.

Are you ready for the recognition and rewards you deserve?

We don't just talk about putting our employees first. We invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, promote collaborative teamwork and give everyone on our team the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential.

We're recruiting for full time Support Workers, Waking Night staff and Learning Support Assistants in our children's homes and schools across Southampton, Calmore, Lyndhurst, Lymington and New Milton. We support young people aged 5 to 19 with complex needs, including ASD and EBD.

What will I do as a team member of Priory Education & Children's Services?

You will create a safe, healthy and engaging environment to encourage positive behaviour within our children's homes and schools. Our teams help our children to overcome any difficulties they may face, allowing them to strengthen their future.

Depending on your role, our rota pattern includes some evenings, weekends and sleep ins. This ensures consistency for the children and young people whilst providing you with flexibility and the means for training and progression.

Young people with special educational needs and learning difficulties tend to take longer to learn new things and require further support developing their skills. The level of support varies from person to person but it's important to remember that with the right support, most young people with a learning disability can go on to lead fulfilled and independent lives.

Why work with Priory?

• Competitive salary plus £35 per sleep in for residential support roles
• As well as the children, Priory strives to look after you. We provide excellent support and professional supervision, regular training opportunities and the chance to undertake further qualifications through our Career Pathways programme
• Online discounts and cashback for high street to holidays
• Free monthly £1,000 colleague lotto
• We cover the cost of your DBS
• Cash for colleagues - You can earn money for friends and family you recommend!

We look after your career too. With our carrers pathways you, like many of our staff, can go from support worker up to CEO level with guidance and learning supplied by us!

If you have been affected by coronavirus, or are tired of working from home we have care and education roles available across the country on a temp, part-time and full time basis.

References

For all roles we require a minimum of two references. References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools.

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

Disclosure

Priory Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory Education and Children's services will cover the cost of a DBS.