Support Worker - Ferrybridge

The Ivy; Ferrybridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Ferrybridge. The role involves providing care to individuals with learning disabilities and autism, engaging them in meaningful activities, and supporting their communication. Ideal candidates should embody values of kindness and commitment. Full-time and permanent position, with competitive hourly pay and various benefits.

Benefits

Fully funded Care Certificate & NVQ level 2 & 3

Blue Light discount card

5.6 weeks holiday

Paid training and development

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Free Parking

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; values are essential.
• Must be able to support people with learning disabilities and autism.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to residents in a residential care home.
• Assist individuals in engaging with meaningful activities.
• Support communication with residents and their families.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Support Worker - Ferrybridge

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 30 October 2025
• Salary: £12.31 to £12.81 per hour
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 29 November 2025
• Location: WF11 8NT
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Ivy Care Homes
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference:

Summary

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference? A truly exciting opportunity has become available to work as a Support Worker in one of our Specialist Residential Care Homes. Ivy Care provides high quality care and support to people with Autistic spectrum disorder, learning disabilities and complex needs.

Role: Support Worker

Service: Ivy Dene

Salary: Up to £12.81

Shift: Full-time, 37.5 hrs per week (Mixed early and late shifts)

Ivy Care does not offer Sponsorship.

Benefits of working for Ivy Care

• Fully funded Care Certificate & NVQ level 2 & 3
• Blue Light discount card (more than 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses)
• 5.6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
• Paid for ongoing mandatory training and development days
• Career progression opportunities
• Excellent support from an experienced management and leadership team
• Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check will be reimbursed
• Long service awards
• Pension scheme
• Free Parking

Your Role

Our support workers are our greatest asset. Through understanding the needs of the people you support; you'll provide exceptional care that truly changes lives.

• Help the people we support engage in meaningful activities and experiences - empowering them to enjoy a great life filled with amazing experiences.
• Get involved in the community, support during leisure and social activities and celebrate special occasions.
• Communicate appropriately, considering individual communication needs and help and support people to communicate with others.

Your Service

Ivy Dene is a 20-bed (across three buildings on the same site) residential service located in Ferrybridge, Pontefract, catering to residents with a variety of learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

Your Values

You may be new to care or have experience in the health and social care but your values are most important to us. Values influence every interaction between our colleagues and the people we support. Our values are our Promise that we:

• Always act with kindness
• Stay committed to the people that rely on us
• Embrace creativity in the way we work and grow

Is this you?

Next steps

• Once you have applied our dedicated in-house recruitment team will call to arrange a short telephone screening call.
• The next step will be an interview in the service where you will meet staff and the people we support.
• If successful we will organise your DBS check and references prior to confirming a start date.
• Your journey with Ivy Care will start with a well-structured induction process consisting of a blend of "classroom" days and shadow shifts.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent