Support Worker

Real Life Options Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Real Life Options is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our Kingsway, Skipton service. This 16-hour, part-time role provides person-centred support to three ladies with learning disabilities, helping them live independently and stay active in the local community.

You will join an experienced team, assist with daily tasks, accompany activities, manage medication alongside detailed support plans, and participate in shifts including days, evenings, sleepovers across weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications

• DBS check required (Adults) for this role.
• Previous experience is desirable, but full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Supporting active social lives (gym, discos, social events)
• Attending medical appointments when required
• Assisting with household tasks and shopping
• Supporting with medication management
• Following detailed support plans to ensure consistent, person-centred care

Skills

Flexible

Self-motivated

Reliable

Caring

Inclusive

Honest

Good communicator

Strong values

Passionate

Job description

Support Worker

Company: Real Life Options

Salary: £12.71 to £12.71 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: BD23 1BA

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 11 Nov 2026

Summary

Female Support Worker

Kingsway, Skipton

16-hour contract available

£12.71 per hour

About the Service

Our Skipton service is a lively supported living environment with lots going on.

We support three lovely ladies who enjoy:

• Swimming
• Going to musical
• Arts and crafts

All three ladies have active lifestyles, so we are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy getting involved and supporting others to live life to the fullest.

“I am a very creative person and like to have fun, but also like to look after myself by going for my nails and hair done. Having my support around me really helps me do this, as well as other fun activities.”

The Role

Across all our services, we support individuals with learning disabilities, helping them to:

• Promote independence
• Take part in their local community
• Live fulfilling, meaningful lives

You will work as part of an experienced and established team, supporting three ladies to live as independently as possible.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting active social lives (gym, discos, social events)
• Attending medical appointments when required
• Assisting with household tasks and shopping
• Supporting with medication management
• Following detailed support plans to ensure consistent, person-centred care

Shifts

This is a 24-hour service, so shifts may include:

• Days
• Evenings
• Sleepovers
• Weekdays and weekends

Full availability is essential

Previous experience is desirable, but full training will be provided.

An enhanced DBS (Adults) is required for this role.

Benefits & Rewards

• Minimum 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays – pro rata)
• Accredited training to support your development
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan (full/part-time contracts)
• £10,000 life cover
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (medical helpline, counselling, financial & legal advice)
• Reward Gateway with discounts on goods and services
• Financial wellbeing scheme
• Refer a Friend incentive bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Recognition initiatives

Our Values

We are keen to recruit people whose values align with ours:

Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence

Skills

• Flexible
• Self-motivated
• Reliable
• Caring
• Inclusive
• Honest
• Good communicator
• Strong values
• Passionate

Important Information

Initial contact will usually be by email, so please check your inbox and junk folders.

Equal Opportunities

Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a working environment free from discrimination, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition, or individual need, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you perform at your best.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.