Support worker
Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for dedicated and experienced Support Workers to join our compassionate team at Yorkshire Community Care, supporting our client in the BD20 5BL area.
This is a highly rewarding role where every day you will make a real difference, helping someone live life to the fullest while developing your own professional and personal skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a 2:1 package supporting a gentleman with learning disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy and epilepsy. We are looking for staff who are passionate about making a difference, building positive relationships and providing consistent, person-centred support.
Duties
· Deliver personalised, high-quality care and support tailored to the client’s individual needs.
· Assist with daily living activities including personal hygiene, mobility and meal preparation.
· Administer medication and monitor health and wellbeing, responding appropriately to any changes.
· Support community access, accompanying the client on outings, ensuring accessibility and safety.
· Provide emotional support, encouragement and companionship.
· Maintain accurate records of all care provided and report any concerns promptly.
· Work collaboratively with family members and healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care.
What We’re Looking For
6 months Experience in Autism and Learning Difficulties
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Energetic, positive, and empathetic personality.
· Awareness of accessibility needs, including wheelchair-friendly routes, transport and venues.
· Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider care team.
The package offers a regular weekday shift pattern: Monday – Wednesday: 08:30–15:30Thursday: 08:30–16:30,Friday: 08:30–14:30
A calm, resilient and proactive approach to complex situations.
Someone who can bring warmth, humour and creativity to the role.
NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (desirable but not essential).
About Yorkshire Community Care
We are a dedicated organisation that provides complex care and support to adults with additional needs. Our teams are passionate about empowering people to live independent and fulfilling lives. We believe in kindness, compassion and creating opportunities for both our clients and our staff.
- Department
- Leeds
- Role
- Support worker
- Location
- Keighley
- Salary
- £14.50/week
About Yorkshire Community Healthcare
We deliver a wide range of expert care services and qualified nurses. Meaning clients and their loved ones have the support they need to live happily in their own homes and within their own communities