Support Worker in North Yorkshire inNorth Yorkshire PUBLISHED TUE 21 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.21 per hour
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Real Life Options rYgRHx1AA
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 21 October 2025 Salary: £12.21 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 18 November 2025 Location: North Yorkshire, TS12 2RU Company: Real Life Options Job type: Permanent Job reference: ORG37MH1425352SalSW Apply for this job Summary Support Worker Linden Road, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire Full Time – 35 Hours Per Week £12.21 per hour Drivers desirable Are you caring, compassionate, and looking for a role where you can truly make an impact? Join our friendly team in Brotton, Saltburn, and help us provide dynamic, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities living in a supported living environment. About the Role As a Support Worker, you’ll empower individuals to live as independently as possible, supporting them with everyday activities such as: Planning and preparing meals Keeping their home clean and comfortable Managing personal care and medication (where needed) Updating support plans and risk assessments Getting out and about in the local community, enjoying social activities and hobbies You’ll work alongside a passionate, supportive team and enjoy the satisfaction that comes from making a meaningful difference in someone’s life—every single day. Shift Details This service offers 24-hour support, so flexibility is essential. Shifts may include: Evenings Weekends Occasional sleepovers (as required by the service) Experience & Training Previous experience is helpful—but not essential! We provide full, accredited training, so if you have the right values and attitude, we’ll give you everything you need to succeed. All offers are subject to an enhanced Adult DBS check. What You’ll Get in Return We value our team and offer a range of great benefits, including: 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time) Fully accredited training to help you thrive Employer-contributed pension scheme Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff) ❤️ £10,000 Life Cover Free Employee Assistance Programme (incl. counselling & financial support) ️ Access to discounts via our Reward Gateway Cycle to Work Scheme Financial Wellbeing Scheme Refer-a-Friend Bonus Staff Recognition Programmes Our Values We’re looking for someone who truly lives our values of: Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence If you tick 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 We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know – we’re happy to help. Please check your email (including junk/spam folders) as initial contact may be via email. Apply today and start your journey with Real Life Options – where you make the difference. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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