Support Worker

Description:

Full-time & Part-time Opportunities Available
A full UK driving licence may be required for some roles

Our Benefits – Supporting You to Thrive

We believe that great support and care starts with a supported, valued team. When you join us, you'll receive:

Clear career pathways and development opportunities
Up to 33 days holiday
Fully funded, recognised qualifications
Rewards website and access to the Blue Light Scheme
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Pension schemeAbout the Role

Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same, and where the work you do genuinely changes lives?

The The Wilf Ward Family Trust is a well-established, values-driven charity, and due to the continued growth of our services, we are expanding our teams across Scarborough. As a result, exciting new Support Worker opportunities have arisen, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join us in supporting people to live happy, independent, and fulfilling lives.

This is a varied and rewarding role. Some days are calm, while others are busy and fast-paced — and that variety is what makes the role meaningful and fulfilling.

Shift patterns can include:

Day shifts
Night shifts
Sleep-in shifts
Waking night shifts
Every other weekend workingWhat Will Your Day Look Like?

At the heart of everything we do is person-centred support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs. You will:

Support individuals to socialise and take part in community activities
Provide practical and personal care, including household tasks
Support with life skills such as shopping and money management
Deliver individualised support plans that promote independence
Provide emotional support, encouragement, and reassuranceWhy Choose Us?

Join a values-driven charity making a real difference
Work with a supportive, friendly, and passionate team
Build a meaningful career in support and care
Make a lasting impact and help people thrive every dayNo Experience Needed

You don't need previous experience — we provide full training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

What we can't teach are the values that matter most:

Kindness
Compassion
Empathy
A genuine desire to support othersIf you bring those, we'll give you everything else you need.

We recognise the importance of recruiting skilled, compassionate, and reliable staff, whilst demonstrating in practice our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk. 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 visit

Founded in 1986, The Wilf Ward Family Trust is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. We empower them to lead fulfilling lives and embrace innovation to stay at the forefront of social care. Join us on our journey towards equality and a brighter future. Welcome to the Wilf Ward Family Trust