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Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited; Filey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing Limited is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist an adult learner with a learning disability in a structured home setting. You will follow established routines, support personal care, mobility and daily activities, and work within a rota that includes long day shifts and waking nights.

This role emphasizes calm, non-verbal communication, environmental safety, and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Strong consistency and adherence to established routines.
• Calm, structured communication and non‑verbal prompting.
• High attention to environmental setup and clutter‑free expectations.
• Confidence supporting personal care, feeding and mobility.
• Ability to recognise behavioural cues and respond professionally.
• Respect for personal space and sensory needs.
• Accurate record‑keeping and adherence to care plans.
• Reliability within a rota that includes long day shifts and waking nights.

Responsibilities

• Requires full assistance with personal care, including showering and hygiene.
• Fully mobile but uses a wheelchair for long distances.
• Communicates through actions and gestures; understands verbal communication but does not speak.
• Displays behaviours such as self‑harm, compulsive removal of items and sensory‑driven actions.
• Prefers her own space and does not like touch.

Skills

Consistency

Calm communication

Environment setup

Reliability

Job description

To maintain the individual's established routine, the service operates the following hours:

Monday - Sunday 7.00 am - 10.30 pm (This may be delivered as a split shift depending on rota requirements).

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 am - 8:30 pm

Waking Nights

9:00 pm - 9:00 am

About Us

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is a nationwide care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in the community, helping people live as independently and safely as possible.

Why Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing?

Joining Sugarman Health and Wellbeing means becoming part of a supportive and purpose-driven team that truly values the impact of quality care. With a strong reputation for delivering personalised healthcare services across the UK, Sugarman offers not just a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people's lives. Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional or just starting out, you'll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns, and genuine growth opportunities.

About the Individual You Will Be Supporting

This individual has a learning disability and requires a highly structured, predictable environment with clear routines. They go to a day centre a few times a week and enjoy activities within the home and in the local community. Staff must demonstrate consistency, professionalism and attention to detail.

Key Support Needs

Requires full assistance with personal care, including showering and hygiene.

Fully mobile but uses a wheelchair for long distances.

Enjoys tribute bands, rock and roll, countryside views, quiet cafés, walks and being outdoors.

Communicates through actions and gestures; understands verbal communication but does not speak.

Displays behaviours such as self‑harm, compulsive removal of items and sensory‑driven actions.

Prefers her own space and does not like touch.

Candidate Requirements

We are seeking Support Workers who can demonstrate:

Strong consistency and adherence to established routines

Calm, structured communication and non‑verbal prompting

High attention to environmental setup and clutter‑free expectations

Confidence supporting personal care, feeding and mobility

Ability to recognise behavioural cues and respond professionally

Respect for personal space and sensory needs

Accurate record‑keeping and adherence to care plans

Reliability within a rota that includes long day shifts and waking nights

Why Join This Service

Opportunity to be part of a stable, structured team supporting a long‑term package

Shadows provided to support safe and consistent onboarding

Competitive rate of

£15 per hour

Work with an individual who thrives on routine, predictability and calm support

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welc

omes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

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