Job description
Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Bradford, BD14
Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour
Shifts: 8am-8pm (Days) and 8pm-8am (Waking Nights), 12-hour shifts
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time
About the Role
Provide practical daily support, emotional encouragement, and promote independence for an individual with Autism and a Learning Disability requiring 2:1 staffing and structured routines. The service user communicates via gestures/non-verbal signs, requiring a team skilled in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and sensory integration. Support covers diet, hydration, personal care, and constant supervision. Activities include car rides, parks, swings, trampolining, walking, swimming, and family time.
Benefits:
- Weekly Pay – PAYE or Umbrella
- Holiday Pay (PAYE)
- Ongoing support from our Nurse Care Manager and Registered Manager
- Free clinical and theory training from experienced nurses
- Career development opportunities
- Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply)
Key responsibilities may include:
- Support individuals with daily living tasks (cooking, cleaning, personal care including pad changes)
- Promote independence and life skills development within a structured environment
- Provide emotional support, sensory integration activities, and build positive relationships
- Assist with medication management when trained
- Help access the community, appointments, and outdoor social activities (swimming, parks, trampolining, car rides)
- Support individual to maintain a healthy, balanced diet and hydration
- Maintain close supervision to ensure safety and manage risk
- Complete daily cash checks and accurately record all financial transactions
- Maintain accurate records and report concerns to the care team
- Ensure a safe, respectful, person-centred environment
Key Requirements
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Age 25+ with a clean UK manual driving licence (to drive mobility vehicle); non-drivers considered for non-driving roles.
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Flexible for 8-8 day/night shift rotations.
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Training/willingness in Autism, PBS, and Sensory Integration.
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Minimum 6 months professional care experience, UK Right to Work, and Enhanced DBS.
Why Join Sugarman Health & Wellbeing?
You’ll be part of a team committed to supporting individuals with complex care needs to build independence, confidence, and a better quality of life through personalised, compassionate care and tailored support.
How to Apply: Submit your most up-to-date CV. If shortlisted, our Recruitment Team will be in touch.
Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of their sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, civil partnership status, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, or disability.
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