Support Worker in West Yorkshire inWest Yorkshire PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
Paid day trips & holidays — you’re paid to join outings and adventures using company vehicles
Full induction and accredited training — no experience needed, ideal if you’re returning to work
Flexible shift patterns (short & long shifts) — fits school runs and family life
Driver preferred & two house vehicles daily — having a car makes you more useful and mobile
28+ days holiday (pro-rata) including bank holidays — helps with work–life balance
Charity employer, Disability Confident; pension, £10,000 life cover, Health Cash Plan & 24/7 EAP
Support people with complex needs in a warm supported living home in Wrenthorpe, West Yorkshire, as a full-time Support Worker for Real Life Options. Working 39 hours per week on a rotating rota (short shifts 7:00–15:00, 14:00–22:00 or 17:00–22:00, and long shifts 07:00–22:00), you will support six residents who use non-verbal communication. Day-to-day duties include personal care, mealtimes, medication support, cooking and household tasks, community activities and paid day trips, maintaining accurate care records and taking part in moving and handling tasks (wheelchairs and hoists). A driving licence is preferred because house vehicles are used for outings and appointments. No previous experience is required — full induction and accredited training are provided — so this role suits compassionate, reliable carers who want practical, hands-on work that truly matters.
Real Life Options offers a supportive culture with clear values (Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, Excellence) and a range of benefits designed for carers: 28+ days holiday (pro rata) including bank holidays, employer pension, £10,000 life cover, a Health Cash Plan, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, discounts and wellbeing schemes, cycle-to-work options and development and recognition opportunities. The employer is Disability Confident and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. If this sounds like the right next step for you, find the vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the Apply Now button beside this advert to apply.
Real Life Options offers a supportive culture with clear values (Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, Excellence) and a range of benefits designed for carers: 28+ days holiday (pro rata) including bank holidays, employer pension, £10,000 life cover, a Health Cash Plan, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, discounts and wellbeing schemes, cycle-to-work options and development and recognition opportunities. The employer is Disability Confident and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. If this sounds like the right next step for you, find the vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the Apply Now button beside this advert to apply.
Paid day trips & holidays — you’re paid to join outings and adventures using company vehicles
Full induction and accredited training — no experience needed, ideal if you’re returning to work
Flexible shift patterns (short & long shifts) — fits school runs and family life
Driver preferred & two house vehicles daily — having a car makes you more useful and mobile
28+ days holiday (pro-rata) including bank holidays — helps with work–life balance
Charity employer, Disability Confident; pension, £10,000 life cover, Health Cash Plan & 24/7 EAP
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Paid day trips & holidays — you’re paid to join outings and adventures using company vehicles; Full induction and accredited training — no experience needed, ideal if you’re returning to work; Flexible shift patterns (short & long shifts) — fits school runs and family life; Driver preferred & two house vehicles daily — having a car makes you more useful and mobile; 28+ days holiday (pro-rata) including bank holidays — helps with work–life balance; Charity employer, Disability Confident; pension, £10,000 life cover, Health Cash Plan & 24/7 EAP
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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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