Female Support Worker

Real Life Options; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Life cover

Health plan

Employee assistance program

Discounts & perks via Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Real Life Options Group in Wakefield is seeking Female Support Workers to join a warm, supported living service in Wrenthorpe. You’ll support 6 individuals with complex needs and nonverbal communication, helping them lead meaningful lives.

We offer rota shifts including early, afternoon, late, and long shifts. Driver preferred; manual handling and wheelchairs are part of the role. Full training and ongoing support provided.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with daily living: personal care, mealtimes, and medication
• Encouraging fun and fulfilling activities—both at home and in the community
• Helping with cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe, happy home
• Joining in on holidays and day trips (you get paid to go on adventures)
• Keeping care plans and notes up to date with compassion and professionalism

Job description

Female Support Worker

Wrenthorpe

Full time and Part time hours available

£12.21 per hour

Make a real difference. Be someone’s reason to smile.

Are you caring, compassionate, and ready to make a positive impact in someone’s life? Join Real Life Options—a growing charity where your kindness becomes someone’s independence.

About the Role

We’re looking for enthusiastic Support Workers to join our dedicated team at Rodger Lane, a warm and welcoming supported living service in Wrenthorpe. You’ll be supporting 6 individuals with complex needs and nonverbal communication, helping them lead fulfilling, meaningful lives—every single day.

Your role will include:

• Supporting with daily living: personal care, mealtimes, and medication
• Encouraging fun and fulfilling activities—both at home and in the community
• Helping with cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe, happy home
• Joining in on holidays and day trips (yes, you get paid to go on adventures!)
• Keeping care plans and notes up to date with compassion and professionalism

Shifts You Can Expect

We offer shifts on a rota, including:

• Short shifts: 7am–3pm, 2pm–10pm, or 5pm–10pm
• Long shifts: 7am–10pm We’re a 24/7 service, supporting people 365 days a year—so no two days are ever the same.

Driver preferred – we use two house vehicles daily for outings and appointments.

Manual handling required – wheelchairs and hoisting are part of the role.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need to be experienced—we’ll give you full training and support. What really matters is your attitude and commitment.

If you can say "yes" to at least 6 of these, you could be just who we need:

• Honest | Caring | Good Communicator | Reliable | Passionate
• Flexible | Inclusive | Self-Motivated | Strong Values

What You’ll Get in Return

We believe great support starts with happy staff. That’s why we offer:

• Full induction & accredited training
• 28+ days holiday (pro-rata) including bank holidays
• Employer pension scheme
• £10,000 life cover
• Health Cash Plan (claim cashback on healthcare)
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 advice & support)
• Access to discounts & perks via Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work & financial wellbeing schemes
• Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
• Recognition awards & ongoing development

Our Values

We’re proud of our values—and we live by them every day: Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence

We welcome everyone and celebrate diversity. Whatever your background, if you're kind-hearted and committed, we’ll support you to succeed. We’re also happy to make adjustments if you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition.