Support Worker Horsforth - Part Time Hours - Flexibility Essential
Horsforth, England, United Kingdom Part-time Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Overview
Support Worker
Silver Jubilee - Horsforth
Starting salary £12.21ph
Rising to £12.41 after successful completion of probation, increasing to £12.60 after a further 12 months in post.
Role Summary
Working with adults who have learning disabilities within a supported living environment, delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Supporting individuals to lead fulfilling lives by promoting independence across all areas of daily living, including personal care, household tasks, social engagement, and community participation.
Empowering individuals to make their own choices, develop life skills, and achieve personal goals, while ensuring their safety, dignity, and wellbeing at all times.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties Of The Role
St. Anne's wants to reward its employees for their hard work. Employee benefits include;
Available Roles and Key Responsibilities
20-Hour Post – Supporting Two Gentlemen (Supported Living)
This role involves supporting two gentlemen living in their own home, delivering person-centred support tailored to their individual preferences and needs.
26-Hour Post – Supporting One Female Client (1:1 Support)
This role provides dedicated 1:1 support to a female client, based on a two-week rolling rota.
St. Anne’s is working to actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We want people from underrepresented groups such as disabled, black and ethnic minority, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, and non-binary (LGBTQ+) communities to apply for all our roles.
St. Anne's is a Disability Confident employer. We are actively working to recruit and retain people with disabilities and long-term health conditions into our work force. If you are an applicant who has a disability, you will be offered an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job. Please contact recruitment on 0113 243 5151 opt 5 if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Nigel Balmforth Job title First Line Manager Email address nigel.balmforth@st-annes.org.uk Telephone number 07957146917
Support Worker
Silver Jubilee - Horsforth
Starting salary £12.21ph
Rising to £12.41 after successful completion of probation, increasing to £12.60 after a further 12 months in post.
Role Summary
Working with adults who have learning disabilities within a supported living environment, delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Supporting individuals to lead fulfilling lives by promoting independence across all areas of daily living, including personal care, household tasks, social engagement, and community participation.
Empowering individuals to make their own choices, develop life skills, and achieve personal goals, while ensuring their safety, dignity, and wellbeing at all times.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties Of The Role
- Support individuals to exercise personal choice and achieve their desired outcomes, ensuring all care and support is person-centred.
- Assist with a wide range of daily living activities, including meal planning and preparation, promoting independence and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Provide support with domestic tasks to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment.
- Encourage and support individuals to access and participate in chosen social activities, promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and meaningful engagement within the community.
- Administer medication in accordance with policies and procedures, or support individuals to make informed choices regarding self-administration.
- Support individuals with managing finances and day-to-day financial transactions, encouraging independence and informed decision-making.
- Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date records in line with organisational requirements.
- Implement and follow individual support plans, ensuring care is delivered in line with each person’s preferences, needs, and goals.
- Regularly review and adapt support plans in collaboration with individuals, ensuring they continue to reflect their wishes and how they want to be supported.
St. Anne's wants to reward its employees for their hard work. Employee benefits include;
- New pay framework launched in 2025. Rewarding the dedication and work of staff across the charity. Potential increases after 6 months, 2.5 & 5 years.
- Rising annual leave each year to a maximum of 33 days (including statutory holidays)
- 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development
- Cycle To Work scheme
- Refer A Friend recruitment initiative
- Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period
- Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Discounted income protection scheme
- Free car parking at most services
- Free life assurance cover
Available Roles and Key Responsibilities
20-Hour Post – Supporting Two Gentlemen (Supported Living)
This role involves supporting two gentlemen living in their own home, delivering person-centred support tailored to their individual preferences and needs.
- Provide 1:1 support, particularly during a fixed 6-hour shift each Monday.
- Work flexibly across the week, with shifts typically taking place during afternoons and evenings, depending on individuals’ routines and choices.
- Participate in a rolling weekend rota, working both Saturday and Sunday on alternate weekends (5-hour shifts each day), shaped by the individuals’ preferences and support requirements.
- Promote independence, choice, and engagement in meaningful daily and social activities.
- Support with all aspects of daily living in line with individual support plans.
26-Hour Post – Supporting One Female Client (1:1 Support)
This role provides dedicated 1:1 support to a female client, based on a two-week rolling rota.
- Work a structured rota consisting of:
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
- Week 2: Thursday, Friday, Sunday (with occasional requirement to work Saturday instead of Sunday)
- Deliver two 9-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift each week, generally between 09:00 and 17:00 or 18:00.
- Provide consistent, person-centred support tailored to the individual’s needs, preferences, and outcomes.
- Support with daily living tasks, routines, and community engagement.
- Respond appropriately to behaviours that may challenge, using positive behaviour support approaches where required.
St. Anne’s is working to actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We want people from underrepresented groups such as disabled, black and ethnic minority, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, and non-binary (LGBTQ+) communities to apply for all our roles.
St. Anne's is a Disability Confident employer. We are actively working to recruit and retain people with disabilities and long-term health conditions into our work force. If you are an applicant who has a disability, you will be offered an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job. Please contact recruitment on 0113 243 5151 opt 5 if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Support Worker JD (PDF, 151.6KB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Nigel Balmforth Job title First Line Manager Email address nigel.balmforth@st-annes.org.uk Telephone number 07957146917
