Support Worker - York

Active Care Group; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Nest pension

Specialist training

Active Learning Hub access

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Active Care Group in York is looking for compassionate female Support Workers to join a dedicated in-home care team supporting one client with spinal cord injury. You’ll provide person-centred daily living support, meals, and companionship in her own home.

This role offers a zero-hours contract with regular shifts and a stable rota, full on-site training, and access to our learning hub. You’ll need a full UK driving licence and be comfortable around animals; experience in care is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care or similar caring roles.
• Able to work with a single client in a home environment.
• Willingness to develop specialist skills (urostomy, stoma care, cough assist, AD).
• Comfortable around animals and able to travel to client’s home.

Responsibilities

• Delivering person-centred, one-to-one care.
• Supporting with all aspects of daily living and personal care.
• Providing specialist clinical support (full training provided).
• Preparing meals and supporting household routines.
• Supporting the client to engage in outings, hobbies and activities.
• Building a strong, trusting relationship with the client.

Skills

UK driving licence

Caring attitude

Job description

# Support WorkerYorkZero HoursApply nowYou'll be taken to our application system to complete your application.## About this role# **Make a Difference Every Day — Join Our Person-Centred Care Team in York!**Are you passionate about helping people live life on their own terms? Would you love a rewarding role where you can build meaningful relationships and make a genuine difference to someone’s everyday life?If so, we’d love to hear from you! Join **Active Assistance**, part of the UK’s largest provider of complex care.## **About the Role**Our team in **Stockton on the Forest, York**, is growing, and we’re looking for compassionate, dedicated **female Support Workers** to join our existing team, providing personalised support to a lovely client in her own home.Our client has a spinal cord injury and requires full assistance with her care due to limited mobility. With your support, she can continue to enjoy life at home, maintain her independence and feel confident that her choices, dignity and wellbeing always come first.**This is more than a care role — it’s about getting to know the person behind the care needs.** Building a trusting relationship, listening carefully and understanding what matters to our client are all essential. We’re looking for someone who is attentive, proactive and genuinely committed to providing support that reflects her individual needs and preferences.You’ll also receive training to develop the specialist skills needed for the role, including **urostomy and stoma care, cough assist, and recognising Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD)**.Our client loves animals and enjoys spending time with her dogs, fish pond and horses. You’ll support her to enjoy the things that matter to her, including visiting her horses, while also helping with meals and everyday routines.If you’re caring, patient and a great listener who takes pride in helping someone live life their way, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.**Join us and help make every day matter.**In this role, you’ll support one individual with complex needs as part of a consistent care team, with regular weekly shifts and rotas planned in advance. While the role is offered on a flexible zero-hours contract, the work is ongoing and typically provides a stable working pattern with the same client.**What you’ll be doing and required skills*** Delivering person-centred, one-to-one care* Supporting with all aspects of daily living and personal care* Providing specialist clinical support (full training provided)* Preparing meals and supporting household routines* Supporting the client to engage in outings hobbies and activities* Building a strong, trusting relationship through consistent care* **Full UK manual drivers licence** - to drive the clients vehicle* Comfortable around **animals***Due to the nature of the role and personal care requirements, this position is open to female applicants only.***When you’ll work*** 12-hour **day** or waking **night shifts (9:00-21:00 or 21:00 - 9:00)*** Enjoy**regular consistent work** with **rolling rota** while making**a real**difference in someone’s life.**Our registered manager’s expectations for the ideal candidate**As a Registered Manager, I am looking for Support Workers who are: Dedicated – committed to providing high‐quality, person‐centred care and willing to go the extra mile for the people we support. Committed – reliable, consistent, and passionate about making a real difference every day. Caring – genuinely compassionate, with a natural desire to support, encourage, and uplift others. Kind – respectful, patient, and understanding, treating every individual with dignity and empathy. I expect Support Workers to work positively as part of a team, communicate openly and professionally, and uphold our values, policies, and standards of care at all times. A willingness to learn, reflect, and develop your skills is essential, as is putting the needs, choices, and rights of the people we support at the heart of everything you do. If this is you – APPLY TODAY**What you’ll get*** **Earn up to £14.50 per hour** (depending on experience)* Flexible zero hour contract* An additional 14.07% holiday pay on every hour worked.* Full **specialist training**, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from your Care Manager* Access to the **Active Learning Hub** – e-learning & in-person development* **Holiday pay**, **regular monthly rotas**, and a **Nest pension*** Be recognised through our **Active Awards** programme* **Refer a friend** and earn up to **£1,500*** A chance to build a meaningful career with the backing of a leading clinical and business teamAt Active Care Group, we want everyone to feel welcome and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, just let us know and we’ll be very happy to discuss this with you.**Take a look around the company** https://activecaregroup.co.uk/Salaryup to £14.50 per hour DoE## Job detailsReference: REQ002678Contract type: Zero HoursDivision: NorthPosted: 9 September 2026