Job Description
Full-time & Part-time Opportunities AvailableA full UK driving licence may be required for some rolesOur Benefits – Supporting You to ThriveWe believe that great support and care starts with a supported, valued team. When you join us, you'll receive:Clear career pathways and development opportunitiesUp to 33 days holidayFully funded, recognised qualificationsRewards website and access to the Blue Light Scheme24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammePension schemeAbout the RoleAre you looking for a role where no two days are the same, and where the work you do genuinely changes lives?The The Wilf Ward Family Trust is a well-established, values-driven charity, and due to the continued growth of our services, we are expanding our teams across Scarborough. As a result, exciting new Support Worker opportunities have arisen, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join us in supporting people to live happy, independent, and fulfilling lives.This is a varied and rewarding role.
Some days are calm, while others are busy and fast-paced — and that variety is what makes the role meaningful and fulfilling.Shift patterns can include:Day shiftsNight shiftsSleep-in shiftsWaking night shiftsEvery other weekend workingWhat Will Your Day Look Like?At the heart of everything we do is person-centred support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs. You will:Support individuals to socialise and take part in community activitiesProvide practical and personal care, including household tasksSupport with life skills such as shopping and money managementDeliver individualised support plans that promote independenceProvide emotional support, encouragement, and reassuranceWhy Choose Us?Join a values-driven charity making a real differenceWork with a supportive, friendly, and passionate teamBuild a meaningful career in support and careMake a lasting impact and help people thrive every dayNo Experience NeededYou don't need previous experience — we provide full training and ongoing support to help you succeed.What we can't teach are the values that matter most:KindnessCompassionEmpathyA genuine desire to support othersIf you bring those, we'll give you everything else you need.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.UKTPBN1_UKTJ