Support Worker – The Wilf Ward Family Trust

Alliance Automotive Group; Tadcaster, Wetherby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Wilf Ward Family Trust as a Support Worker, where you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This permanent, full-time position offers robust support and training, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in your community.

Benefits

Clear career pathways

Up to 33 days holiday

Recognised qualifications

Extra pay on weekends and bank holidays

Rewards website and Blue Light Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• No experience needed, FULL training provided.
• Values such as kindness, compassion, and empathy are important.

Responsibilities

• Socialising and attending community activities.
• Providing physical support including household tasks.
• Supporting life skills such as shopping and money management.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Kindness

Job description

Support Worker – The Wilf Ward Family Trust

Salary £12.41 per hour plus additional for weekend work

Location Wetherby & Tadcaster

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy that will close in 9 days at 23:59 BST .

The Vacancy

Are you ready to make a difference? Join The Wilf Ward Family Trust and be part of an extraordinary and growing organisation dedicated to transforming lives!

We have an excellent opportunity for Support Workers to join our passionate and motivated teams in Bramham & Wetherby.Our fantastic team is dedicated to support others to live their best lives. Please note sleep-ins are a requirement of the role.

Due to the nature of the role a Full UK Driving Licence is essential

Why choose us?

• Join an established and respected charity making a meaningful difference.
• Work alongside a supportive and passionate team.
• Unlock your potential with growth and development opportunities.
• Make a lasting impact and help individuals thrive.

What will your day look like?

At the core of our mission is enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs, driven by collaboration, compassion, and understanding. No two days are the same in this role, some days are steady and others are hectic trying to fit everything in. You may have to juggle round appointments but that is the challenge and that is what makes the role interesting and gives you job satisfaction. On a day-to-day basis you will support with:

• Socialising and attending community activities, promoting hobbies & interests.
• Providing physical support, including helping with household tasks and personal care.
• Supporting with life skills, such as shopping and money management.
• Delivering individual support plans.

No experience needed. We provide FULL training and will give you the skills you will need to become an excellent Support Worker. Things we can’t teach are values such as kindness, compassion, empathy, and a desire to make a difference, so it’s important that you already have these.

We offer some great benefits whilst working with us!

• Clear career pathways
• Up to 33 days holiday
• Recognised qualifications
• Extra pay on weekends and bank holidays
• Rewards website and Blue Light Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistant programme

Please be aware it’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group such as adults or children. Please note any successful job offer will be conditional based on pre employment checks such as DBS and referencing prior to a start date agreed. The Wilf Ward Family Trust has a clear commitment to safeguarding within all practices, for more information on criminal discloses you can visitCheck if you need to tell someone about your criminal record: When you need to tell someone about your criminal record - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)