Support Worker

Adultsocialcare; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supported living service in Harrogate is seeking Support Workers to help individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The role involves providing personal care, emotional support, and assistance in achieving personal goals. Candidates do not need experience but should be compassionate and reliable. Training will be provided, along with opportunities for ongoing development. The position offers flexible hours and enhanced rates for evening and weekend shifts, making it a great opportunity for those passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Enhanced rates for weekends and evenings

Comprehensive induction and training

Employee benefits including pension and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• No previous experience required but must be kind and reliable.
• Ability to support people with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in achieving their personal goals.
• Assist with personal care and medication.
• Build meaningful relationships and a supportive environment.
• Enable community access and promote independence.
• Collaborate with families and professionals.

Skills

Compassionate

Good communicator

Patient

Flexible

Keen to learn

Job description

Location: Harrogate (Town Centre)

Salary: £12.27 per hour, plus great benefits

Hours: Full‑time / Part‑time / Casual options available

Come and be part of something new and exciting — supporting people to achieve their best lives!

Avalon Group is opening a brand‑new supported living service in the heart of Harrogate, and we’re looking for caring, motivated people to join us on this exciting journey. This is a brilliant opportunity to help shape a new service from day one, supporting people with learning disabilities, autistic people and individuals with mental health needs to live truly fulfilling, gloriously ordinary lives.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Work alongside people to achieve their goals, build confidence and develop daily living skills
• Support people with personal care, medication, emotional wellbeing and routines that promote independence
• Build meaningful relationships and create a warm, supportive home environment
• Enable people to access their community, try new things and take positive steps in their lives
• Work collaboratively with families, professionals and your team
• Play a vital role in shaping a brand‑new supported living service based on excellent practice

Every day will be purposeful, varied and centred around what matters to the person.

About you

You don’t need previous experience — just kindness, reliability and the desire to make a difference. Full training and ongoing development will be provided.

You’ll be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate, patient and a good communicator
• Someone who believes in inclusion and people’s right to live their best lives
• Able to work flexibly (some evenings/weekends)
• Keen to learn and grow within a supportive team
• Passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs

What we offer

• Enhanced rates for weekends, evenings, and sleepover shifts
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (aligned to Skills for Care)
• Supportive local leadership and development opportunities
• Employee benefits including pension, wellbeing support, a wider wallet scheme and recognition schemes
• The chance to be part of a brand‑new service and shape something meaningful

If you're excited by this opportunity and want to be part of something new in Harrogate, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now, or get in touch for an informal chat.

Due to the terms of our sponsorship licence, we are currently not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship. Please only apply if you are already a resident in the UK with no sponsorship requirements.

Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.

We strive to ensure equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.