Community Support Worker

Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for dedicated and experienced Support Workers to join our compassionate team at Yorkshire Community Care, supporting our client in the BD20 5BL area.

This is a highly rewarding role where every day you will make a real difference, helping someone live life to the fullest while developing your own professional and personal skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a 2:1 package supporting a gentleman with learning disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy and epilepsy. We are looking for staff who are passionate about making a difference, building positive relationships and providing consistent, person-centred support.

Duties

• Drive a WAV vehicle and support client in community with another care staff so you must be a Driver with full UK driving license
• Deliver personalised, high-quality care and support tailored to the client’s individual needs.
• Assist with daily living activities including personal hygiene, mobility and meal preparation.
• Administer medication and monitor health and wellbeing, responding appropriately to any changes.
• Support community access, accompanying the client on outings, ensuring accessibility and safety.
• Provide emotional support, encouragement and companionship.
• Maintain accurate records of all care provided and report any concerns promptly.
• Work collaboratively with family members and healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care.

What We’re Looking For

• 6 months Experience in Autism and Learning Difficulties
• A driver who has full UN driving license
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, positive, and empathetic personality.
• Awareness of accessibility needs, including wheelchair-friendly routes, transport and venues.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider care team.

The package offers a regular weekday shift pattern: Monday – Wednesday: 08:30–15:30Thursday: 08:30–16:30,Friday: 08:30–14:30

• A calm, resilient and proactive approach to complex situations.
• Someone who can bring warmth, humour and creativity to the role.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (desirable but not essential).

About Yorkshire Community Care

We are a dedicated organisation that provides complex care and support to adults with additional needs. Our teams are passionate about empowering people to live independent and fulfilling lives. We believe in kindness, compassion and creating opportunities for both our clients and our staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Application question(s):

• Do you have the right to work in UK ?
• Are you able to work on the shift pattern provided?

Experience:

• UK healthcare : 1 year (required)
• Working with individuals with autism: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• full UK driving license ? (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person