Support Worker

Real Life Options; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Wakefield is seeking Support Workers to assist individuals with complex needs. The role includes personal care, daily living support, and encouraging meaningful activities. Full training is provided, and the position offers 28+ days of holiday, an employer pension scheme, and various employee benefits. Ideal candidates will be caring, reliable, and flexible.

Benefits

28+ days holiday (pro-rata) including bank holidays

Employer pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; full training provided.
• Commitment to supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living and personal care.
• Encourage participation in activities in the community.
• Maintain care plans with compassion and professionalism.
• Aid in cooking, cleaning, and ensuring a safe environment.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Good Communicator

Flexible

Self-Motivated

Job description

Support Worker

Full Time - 39 Hours Per Week. Wrenthorpe. £12.21 per hour. Make a real difference. Be someone’s reason to smile. Are you caring, compassionate, and ready to make a positive impact in someone’s life? Join Real Life Options—a growing charity where your kindness becomes someone’s independence.

About the Role

We’re looking for enthusiastic Support Workers to join our dedicated team at Rodger Lane, a warm and welcoming supported living service in Wrenthorpe. You’ll be supporting 6 individuals with complex needs and nonverbal communication, helping them lead fulfilling, meaningful lives—every single day.

Your role will include:

• Supporting with daily living: personal care, mealtimes, and medication
• Encouraging fun and fulfilling activities—both at home and in the community
• Helping with cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe, happy home
• Joining in on holidays and day trips (yes, you get paid to go on adventures!)
• Keeping care plans and notes up to date with compassion and professionalism

Shifts You Can Expect

We offer shifts on a rota, including:

• Short shifts: 7am–3pm, 2pm–10pm, or 5pm–10pm
• Long shifts: 7am–10pm

We’re a 24/7 service, supporting people 365 days a year—so no two days are ever the same.

Driver preferred – we use two house vehicles daily for outings and appointments.

Manual handling required – wheelchairs and hoisting are part of the role.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need to be experienced—we’ll give you full training and support. What really matters is your attitude and commitment.

If you can say “yes” to at least 6 of these, you could be just who we need:

• Honest | Caring | Good Communicator | Reliable | Passionate
• Flexible | Inclusive | Self‑Motivated | Strong Values

What You’ll Get in Return

We believe great support starts with happy staff. That’s why we offer:

• Full induction & accredited training
• 28+ days holiday (pro‑rata) including bank holidays
• Employer pension scheme
• £10,000 life cover
• Health Cash Plan (claim cashback on healthcare)
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 advice & support)
• Access to discounts & perks via Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work & financial wellbeing schemes
• Refer‑a‑Friend bonus scheme
• Recognition awards & ongoing development

Our Values

We’re proud of our values—and we live by them every day: Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence

We welcome everyone and celebrate diversity. Whatever your background, if you're kind‑hearted and committed, we’ll support you to succeed. We’re also happy to make adjustments if you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to start a rewarding journey where you’re not just doing a job—you’re changing lives—then we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something real. Please keep an eye on your email (including your junk folder) as we’ll be in touch soon!