Support Worker

Action4Care; Knayton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed contracted hours with over‑

Overtime rate 50p above hourly rate

Pension Scheme

Comprehensive training

Fully funded NVQ level 2+

Exclusive retail discounts

Casual dress

Free or discounted meals

Mileage paid at 0.25p per mile

On-site parking

Job summary

Action4Care is seeking dedicated support workers to join our team at Northfield House, Knayton. You will support vulnerable adults with autism, learning disabilities, Down syndrome, mental health needs, and epilepsy in a residential setting.

The role includes personal care, medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and community activities. We offer guaranteed contracted hours with overtime, full training, and NVQ funding.

Qualifications

• Care experience preferred.
• UK driving licence required (manual).

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults in a shared residential home.
• Assist with daily activities, personal care, and community outings.
• Administer medication, cook, clean, and manage shopping tasks.

Job description

Northfield House - Stockton road, Knayton, Thirsk YO7 4AN

Are you looking for a role in which you can change people's lives?

Are you passionate, caring and open minded?

x3 Full time Days (Female only)

Job Description:

Please note we cannot offer COS or COS switch.

Driving is crucial to this role due to the location there is very limited public transport.

Action4Care are looking for passionate, caring and proactive support workers who want to make a difference.

Are you looking for a role where each day is different ?

Do you want to make a positive impact on someone else life ?

Are you passionate about providing outstanding support and care?

Then Action4care may be the place for you!

Your role will be to work as part of a team supporting vulnerable adults within a shared residential home setting. This includes but is not limited to individuals with autism, Learning disabilities, Down syndrome, Mental health, Challenging behaviour and Epilepsy.

Our aim is provide person centred care to support and encourage service users to live as independently as possible whilst providing the right support to suit their needs. Your role will be to support individuals to carry out day to day activities both within their home and out in the community. You will also assist with personal care, administering medication, cooking, feeding, cleaning, shopping and general day to day tasks.

Benefits:

• Guaranteed contracted hours with opportunities for over time
• Over time rate (50p above hourly rate)
• Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive training
• Fully funded NVQ level 2 and above
• Exclusive retail discounts
• Casual dress
• Free or discounted meals
• Milage paid at 0.25p per mile

Experience is preferred but not necessary as full training is provided.

You must be willing to work a range of shifts on a 24 hour, 365 day basis (this includes bank holidays and weekends.) Shifts are allocated alongside the needs of each service and the service line managers will work closely with you for any commitments around your working schedule.

Pay : £12.87 per hour - £13.37 for overtime over 40 hours.

Shift: 8 hour, 10 hour, 12 hour, 14 hour (service dependant)

Job type: Full time, permanent.

Workdays: Monday to Sunday.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• care: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• UK driving license (required)

Work Location: In person

Requirements:

• Female applicants only due to client preference
• Full UK driving licence for manual cars and must have been driving for over 2 years