Support Worker - The Wilf Ward Family Trust

The Wilf Ward Family Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing development

Supportive work environment

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

The Wilf Ward Family Trust is seeking caregivers in York & North Yorkshire to provide person-centred care and assist individuals with daily activities. Responsibilities include meal preparation, medication support, and fostering independence. Candidates should have a kind heart and a genuine desire to help others. Benefits include full training, a supportive work environment, and competitive pay. A commitment to safeguarding individuals is essential.

Qualifications

• A genuine desire to help others.
• Great communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to encourage independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support individuals with daily activities.
• Encourage clients to achieve personal goals.
• Organise activities that spark joy.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Reliability

Kindness

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide person‑centred care and support individuals with daily activities, personal care, meal preparation, and medication.
• Encourage independence and help clients achieve personal goals.
• Bring positivity, patience, and kindness to every interaction.
• Organise activities that spark joy and create meaningful connections.

Benefits

• A chance to truly make a difference every day.
• Full training and ongoing development – no experience required.
• A supportive and friendly work environment where you feel valued and appreciated.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications and Requirements

A kind heart, a can‑do attitude, genuine desire to help others, great communication and teamwork skills, reliability, empathy and a sense of humour.

Application and Legal

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. Any successful job offer will be conditional on pre‑employment checks such as DBS and referencing prior to a start date agreed. The Wilf Ward Family Trust is dedicated to safeguarding, enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities and striving for equality and a brighter future.