Support Worker

Milewood Healthcare Ltd; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Milewood Healthcare Ltd in Scarborough is seeking motivated Support Workers to join our team at Rowan House and Parkview. We offer full-time and part-time roles with day and night shifts in Scarborough YO12.

You will support residents with personal care, mobility, and medication, assist with daily tasks, encourage independence, and help plan care. We value compassionate, reliable team players who communicate well and work respectfully with people who have learning disabilities and complex needs.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for adults with learning disabilities is beneficial.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work as part of a team.
• Flexible to work 12-hour shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with personal care, mobility and medication.
• Assisting with household tasks, food preparation, and shopping.
• Promoting independence through companionship and activities.
• Recording care notes and assisting with healthcare plans.

Job description

Support Workers

Full Time / Part Time / Days / Nights

Location: Scarborough YO12

Pay: £12.90 per hour

We are currently looking to grow our dedicated team of Support Workers to work at our amazing locations Rowan House and Parkview based in Scarborough

Rowan House enables people with learning disabilities and complex care needs to live the life they choose. The people we support are at the centre of everything we do.

Parkview is a large home on the North Bay side of Scarborough, overlooking Peasholm Park. The property is within easy walking distance of the beach and many local amenities. Scarborough is a lively and popular holiday resort with great beaches and a harbour, dominated by its castle.

What Makes This Role Special

As a Support Worker, you’ll do more than just support—you’ll empower. From encouraging independence to helping the people we support to pursue their passions, you'll be a key part of transforming lives.

Whether it's a dance in the kitchen, a walk in the park, off to the local swimming baths, or a moment of calm during challenging behaviours, you’ll be making an impact that truly matters.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of those you support, but will typically include:

• Supporting residents with personal care, mobility, and medication
• Assisting with household tasks, food preparation, and shopping
• Promoting independence through companionship
• Involved in activities, swimming, cinema, online shopping, booking spa days
• Recording care notes and assisting with healthcare plans

Shift Patterns:

Standard 12hr shifts, across days and nights. You must have flexibility to work weekends
(Rotas provided in advance for a great work-life balance!)

What We’re Looking For

You don’t just tick boxes — you think outside of them. We’re looking for people who are:

• Caring, reliable, and motivated
• Strong communicators with great interpersonal skills
• Able to bring fun, energy, and compassion to every shift
• Team players who can also work independently
• Able to support those with complex needs such as:
• Behaviours of distress
• Mental Health conditions
• Learning Disabilities & Dyspraxia
• Personal Care & Medication
• Moving & Handling