Support Worker

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay PAYE or Umbrella

Holiday Pay (PAYE)

Ongoing Nurse Care Manager support

Free clinical and theory training

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Bradford to provide daily practical support, emotional encouragement, and promote independence for a person with autism and a learning disability requiring 2:1 staffing and structured routines.

The role involves assisting with diet, hydration, personal care, and community activities. Training in Autism, PBS and Sensory Integration is provided, with ongoing support from senior care managers.

Qualifications

• UK Right to Work.
• Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living tasks (cooking, cleaning, personal care).
• Promote independence and life skills in a structured environment.
• Provide emotional support and sensory integration activities.
• Assist with medication management when trained.
• Help access the community and participate in activities.

Skills

Positive Behaviour Support

Sensory Integration

Emotional Support

Job description

Support Worker (RL/BD/2026) Bradford, England

Salary: GBP14 - GBP14 per hour + Pension

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Bradford, BD14

Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour

Shifts: 8am-8pm (Days) and 8pm-8am (Waking Nights), 12-hour shifts

Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time

About the Role

Provide practical daily support, emotional encouragement, and promote independence for an individual with Autism and a Learning Disability requiring 2:1 staffing and structured routines. The service user communicates via gestures/non-verbal signs, requiring a team skilled in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and sensory integration. Support covers diet, hydration, personal care, and constant supervision. Activities include car rides, parks, swings, trampolining, walking, swimming, and family time.

• Weekly Pay - PAYE or Umbrella
• Holiday Pay (PAYE)
• Ongoing support from our Nurse Care Manager and Registered Manager
• Free clinical and theory training from experienced nurses
• Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

Key responsibilities may include:

• Support individuals with daily living tasks (cooking, cleaning, personal care including pad changes)
• Promote independence and life skills development within a structured environment
• Provide emotional support, sensory integration activities, and build positive relationships
• Assist with medication management when trained
• Help access the community, appointments, and outdoor social activities (swimming, parks, trampolining, car rides)
• Support individual to maintain a healthy, balanced diet and hydration
• Maintain close supervision to ensure safety and manage risk
• Complete daily cash checks and accurately record all financial transactions
• Maintain accurate records and report concerns to the care team
• Ensure a safe, respectful, person-centred environment

Key Requirements

Age 25+ with a clean UK manual driving licence (to drive mobility vehicle); non-drivers considered for non-driving roles.

Flexible for 8-8 day/night shift rotations.

Training/willingness in Autism, PBS, and Sensory Integration.

Minimum 6 months professional care experience, UK Right to Work, and Enhanced DBS.

You’ll be part of a team committed to supporting individuals with complex care needs to build independence, confidence, and a better quality of life through personalised, compassionate care and tailored support.

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of their sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, civil partnership status, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, or disability

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