Support Worker (Days) (Rowan Court)

Hollybank Trust; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Supportive management team

Service where people come first

Job summary

Rowan Court, operated by Hollybank Trust in Holmfirth, is seeking day support workers to provide compassionate, person-centred care to adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities. Roles include days or nights, with part-time and full-time hours available.

We offer comprehensive training, a supportive team, and DBS checks as part of safeguarding. The hourly rate is £12.81 with enhanced rates for Bank Holidays and overtime.

Qualifications

• Caring, reliable and compassionate day support workers for Rowan Court.
• DBS check and safeguarding are required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support.
• Promote choice, independence and dignity.
• Support daily living activities and personal care as needed.
• Encourage participation in home and community life.
• Build positive relationships with people we support and their families.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver outstanding care.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Compassionate

Job description

Huddersfield Rd, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth HD9 3TQ, UK

Overview

Hourly salary range: £12.81–£13.61

Salary details: Enhanced rates for Bank Holidays and Overtime. Different rates for nights and days

Permanent

Full or part-time

Location: Holmfirth (HD9)

Hours: Part-time and full-time hours available

Hourly Rate: £12.81 (Enhanced rates for Bank Holidays and Overtime)

Make a Real Difference Every Day - Are you an experienced Support Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, or someone with a passion for delivering outstanding care?

At Rowan Court, we're looking for caring, reliable and compassionate Day Support Workers to join our friendly and close-knit team. Join Rowan Court and help make every day and night a safe, supportive and positive experience for the people who call it home.

Set in a beautiful location overlooking the stunning Holme Valley, Rowan Court is a welcoming 15-bed community home supporting adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex needs. With panoramic views, peaceful surroundings and a real family feel, Rowan Court is a place where people feel at home, and where colleagues genuinely enjoy working together.

Why Join Rowan Court?

Our colleagues often describe Rowan Court as having a genuine family atmosphere. You'll be joining a supportive, welcoming team who work closely together and care deeply about the people they support.

You’ll help people live enriched lives, supporting them to achieve the best possible quality of life while promoting independence, dignity and choice. Rowan Court supports adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities through personalised support and activities.

No previous care experience? That's okay. We value the right attitude, compassion and willingness to learn, and we'll provide the training and support you need.

The Role

As a Support Worker at Rowan Court, whether you work days or nights, we will expect you to:

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support.
• Promote choice, independence and dignity.
• Support individuals with daily living activities and personal care where required.
• Encourage participation in home and community life.
• Build positive relationships with the people we support and their families.
• Work collaboratively within a dedicated and passionate team committed to delivering outstanding care.

What You'll Gain

• The opportunity to work within a highly respected specialist service.
• Ongoing training and development.
• A supportive management team.
• The chance to be part of a service where people truly come first.
• The satisfaction of knowing your work has a lasting impact on people's lives.

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.

We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.