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Not all jobs give you the satisfaction of seeing someone you work with achieve their true potential. Social Care is a truly rewarding career and St Anne’s is a leading provider of care and support services in Yorkshire and the North East, with a reputation for high quality, person-centred services.
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Support Worker Cardigan Road/Kelso Road - Full-time Hours
- social care
- Permanent: must be willing to work sleep ins and across two services in Leeds.
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (must be willing to work sleep ins and across two services in Leeds.)
- B0399-7636912
- 66 Cardigan Road
- Leeds
- £23,873.60 pa
- 08/12/2025 23:59
Job overview
We are looking for a support worker to assist in the daily living needs of 13 adult male and female clients with learning disabilities. The support worker will work across two services in Leeds, a residential service and a supported living service.
The role involves working days, sleep ins and weekends as the clients require 24 hour support. Experience is desirable however not essential as attitude and personality are more important, experience is gained over time and all training will be provided.
A driving licence is desirable as is a willingness to take clients out in the service car.
Main duties of the job
As a support worker the clients will rely on you to help them with all aspects of their lives.
Staff will be responsible for assisting with personal care needs, medication administration and management, preparing all meals and drinks (in line with the support plans), assisting with accessing the community (this may include using public transport or the service vehicle), supporting the clients with their emotional health, completing all documentation in line with company policy and legal requirements and liaising with family and medical professionals.
Other duties will be required based upon the needs of the client and service, the list above is not exclusive.
Working for our organisation
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 20 to 25 days plus statutory bank 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will show patience, compassion and understanding towards the clients during all interactions.
The support workers will provide personal cares. They will be required to administer medications following the detailed care and support plans for the client they are supporting that day. To ensure that meals are prepared in accordance with any specific dietary requirements and any issues are reported to managers and medical professionals.
To ensure the client is supported to obtain medical treatment by making appointments and supporting them to attend those appointments, to update manager and support plans with any changes in the clients needs.
To ensure the clients finances are managed in accordance with St Annes policies and report any concerns or irregularities.
To undertake all household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and laundry on behalf of the client.
To ensure documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manor.
To undertake any other duty not listed that is deemed necessary for the benefit of the client and the service provided by St Annes Community Services.
Person specification
Support Worker
Essential criteria
- Previous experience working in care (employment or carer at home)
Desirable criteria
- Care Certificate or required to undertake Care Certificate
- Driver
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
- Miss Janette Evans
- Job title
- Manager
- Email address
- janette.evans@st-annes.org.uk
- Telephone number
- 07815206786