Senior Intermediate Care Worker

Applefields School; Whitby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Applefields School in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Intermediate Care Worker to support adults and their carers to regain skills and improve wellbeing at home. You will assist the Intermediate Care Team Leader to coordinate a small team and deliver person-centred short-term interventions to promote independence and recovery.

You will carry out assessments, act as Lead Worker, provide practical support including fitting equipment and personal care, and collaborate with NHS and community

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social care or intermediate care services.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel within the community.

Responsibilities

• Carry out simple assessments and arrange equipment, adaptations, and assistive technology.
• Act as Lead Worker for cases, setting goals and monitoring progress.
• Provide practical support, including fitting equipment and assisting with personal care.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and access to community resources.
• Work collaboratively with NHS, voluntary sector, and other partners to deliver preventative care.

Skills

Care planning

Team leadership

Communication

Independence support

Assessment

Job description

Are you passionate about helping people live independently and confidently? Join our Health and Adult Services team as a Senior Intermediate Care Worker and play a vital role in supporting adults and their carers to regain skills, improve wellbeing, and achieve personal goals all within their own homes.

About the Role

You’ll support the Intermediate Care Team Leader to coordinate a small team and deliver short-term, person-centred interventions that promote independence and recovery. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll work with people who have the potential to improve their independence, including those with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, sensory impairments, and low-level mental health needs.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out simple assessments and arrange equipment, adaptations, and assistive technology.
• Act as Lead Worker for cases, setting goals and monitoring progress.
• Provide practical support, including fitting equipment and assisting with personal care.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and access to community resources.
• Work collaboratively with NHS, voluntary sector, and other partners to deliver preventative care.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Impact: Help people regain independence and reduce reliance on traditional care services.
• Flexibility: Mobile working with laptop and phone provided.
• Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Purpose: Be part of a service that transforms lives across the county.

About You

• Experience in adult social care or intermediate care services.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible to work across a 7-day service and travel within the community.

Key Dates

Close Date: Sunday 13 th September 2026

Shortlisting: Tuesday 15 th September 2026

Interviews: 21 st / 23 rd September 2026

Interviews will be held at Castle House, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk. We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.