📍 Paddock Way, Acomb, York
🕒 Part Time – 26 Hours Per Week
💷 £12.71 per hour
🌟 Relief Opportunities Also Available
🚗 Drivers desirable
Are you caring, adaptable and looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference? Join our friendly team at Paddock Way, a supported living service in Acomb, York, where you'll support people with learning disabilities and autism to live fulfilling, independent lives.
At Paddock Way, we currently support two gentlemen with different needs, providing personalised support that promotes independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
💬 About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will:
Support people to develop daily living skills and increase their independence
Assist with cooking, budgeting and maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment
Provide personal care and support with eating and drinking where required
Support people to access activities, hobbies and opportunities within their local community
Assist with managing finances and attending health appointments
Administer and record medication as required
Promote choice, dignity and person-centred support at all times
Complete daily records and support documentation
Work both as part of a team and independently during lone-working shifts
🕒 Shift Details
This is a 26-hour per week position, with additional relief opportunities available.
Shifts vary in length and may include:
Days
Evenings
Long day shifts of up to 12 hours
Weekends
Waking nights
Bank holidays
Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the people we support.
🎓 Experience & Training
Previous experience is helpful but not essential. If you have the right values, attitude and willingness to learn, we'll provide:
Full induction and accredited training
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Support to help you build a rewarding career in social care
A positive, can-do attitude and flexibility are key qualities we're looking for.
All offers are subject to an enhanced Adult DBS check.
🎁 Benefits and Rewards
We value our people and offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:
28 days' paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time staff)
Accredited training and development
Employer-contributory pension scheme
You'll also have access to:
Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
£10,000 Life Cover
Free Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and financial support
Discounts through Reward Gateway
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial Wellbeing Scheme
Refer-a-Friend Bonus
Staff Recognition Initiatives
💙 Our Values
We're looking for someone who lives our values of:
Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence
If you can circle six or more of the qualities below, we'd love to hear from you:
Honest
Good Communicator
Strong Values
Flexible
Passionate
Self-Motivated
Reliable
Caring
Inclusive
👥 Join Us
You'll have a truly rewarding role, helping people achieve their goals, develop their independence and enjoy fulfilling lives within their community. Working alongside a supportive and experienced team, you'll have every opportunity to learn, develop and grow.
Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to help.
📧 Please check your email regularly, including your junk/spam folders, as initial contact may be made via email.
🔗 Apply today and start your journey with Real Life Options – where you make the difference.