Support Worker

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Support Workers Wanted – York

Full-Time, Part-Time & Relief Opportunities Available

Make a difference. Support independence. Build your career.

Are you caring, compassionate and passionate about helping others? We’re looking for dedicated Support Workers to join our growing teams across York, with full-time, part-time and relief opportunities available.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex health conditions, supporting them to live safe, fulfilling and independent lives.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Up to 33 days’ annual leave per year, including bank holidays (pro rata, where applicable)
• Competitive pay
• Paid induction and comprehensive training, including complex care
• Ongoing supervision and professional development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing service
• A supportive, inclusive and welcoming working environment
• The opportunity to help shape a developing service and make a real difference every day

Current Vacancies Across York

We have opportunities available across our York services:

• New Earswick: Full-time and relief Support Worker positions within our complex care service.
• Clifton Moor: Part-time Support Worker positions.
• Monks Cross: Part-time Support Worker positions.

Part-time roles based at Clifton Moor and Monks Cross may involve some cross-travel to our Dunnington service, so flexibility is essential.

Shift Patterns

Our roles involve a varied shift pattern, including:

• Early shifts
• Late shifts
• Sleep-in shifts
• Weekend working

Flexibility is essential to ensure we meet the needs of the people we support. Relief workers may be required to cover shifts across our services as needed.

Key Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with personal care, daily living tasks and complex health needs.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and respect.
• Support individuals to access the community, enjoy activities and achieve personal goals.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and clinical guidance.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across our York services.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for people who are:

• Caring, compassionate and respectful.
• Reliable, professional and enthusiastic.
• Strong communicators and team players.
• Flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts.
• Passionate about helping others achieve greater independence.
• Keen to learn, develop and build a rewarding career in care.

Previous experience in support work or complex care is beneficial, but a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to person-centred support are essential. Comprehensive training will be provided.

Driving Licence Preferred

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferred, particularly for roles that may involve cross-travel between Clifton Moor, Monks Cross and Dunnington.

Apply Today!

Whether you’re looking for a full-time career, part-time flexibility or relief work to fit around your other commitments, we’d love to hear from you.

Join our growing team and help people across York live safe, fulfilling and independent lives.

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We recognise the importance of recruiting skilled, compassionate, and reliable staff, whilst demonstrating in practice our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk. Please be aware it’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group such as adults or children. Please note any successful job offer will be conditional based on pre-employment checks such as DBS and referencing prior to a start date agreed. The Wilf Ward Family Trust has a clear commitment to safeguarding within all practices, for more information on criminal discloses you can visit Check if you need to tell someone about your criminal record: When you need to tell someone about your criminal record - GOV.UK