Head of Complex Care
Thirsk
£60,000
04/02/2026
Please note that this vacancy is a 12 month fixed term maternity cover position. Generous Package of up to £60,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits. The Wilf Ward Family Trust is a values-led organisation committed to supporting people to live independent, fulfilling lives as active citizens in their communities. As we continue to grow and evolve our services, we are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Complex Care to lead and shape support for individuals with the most complex health and behavioural needs. The Role Reporting to the Director of Operations and working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across our Complex Care services. You will be responsible for developing and delivering a Trust-wide Complex Care strategy, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and quality of life. You will lead specialist teams, drive best practice in trauma-informed and positive behaviour support, oversee regulatory and contractual compliance, and support the growth and development of services across existing and new areas. Key Responsibilities Lead and implement the Trust’s Complex Care strategy. Provide expert leadership for services supporting people with complex health and behavioural needs. Act as the Trust’s lead for reducing restrictive practices and positive behaviour support. Build strong partnerships with commissioners, health partners, and local authorities. Oversee budgets, contracts, and service performance, ensuring sustainability and value. Support business development, growth, and mobilisation of new services. Contribute to strategic decision-making as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. About You You will be an experienced leader with a strong background in complex social care or health settings. Comprehensive knowledge of legislative frameworks, ability to k
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04/02/2026
North Yorkshire
£12.41
20/01/2026
About the Role The Wilf Ward Family Trust is seeking a Health, Safety and Property Compliance Administrator to play a pivotal role in supporting our Health & Safety and Property functions. Working closely with the Strategic Lead for Health & Safety, the Property Team, operational colleagues, and external contractors, you will help ensure the Trust meets its statutory and regulatory responsibilities across health, safety, and property compliance. Key Responsibilities The Health, Safety and Property Compliance Administrator will be responsible for a wide range of planned and reactive administrative activities, including (but not limited to): Completing administration tasks as requested by the Health & Safety and Property leads Monitoring the Safety & Housing email inbox, allocating actions appropriately and filing documentation within compliance systems Maintaining and supporting an approved contractors list in collaboration with the Health & Safety Lead, Property Team, Service Managers, and external contractors Liaising with external contractors to monitor adherence to Service Level Agreements, including Fire Safety and Legionella audits, and escalating non-compliance where required Administering online compliance portals (e.g. Fire Safety and Legionella systems) Developing and maintaining reporting schedules, providing KPI updates to operational teams and quarterly compliance reports to the Board of Trustees Supporting the Strategic Lead for Health & Safety with the preparation and delivery of quarterly Health and Safety Committee meetings Assisting the in-house Responsible Person with monitoring regulatory standards relating to workplace health and safety, property condition, and environmental management Monitoring and reviewing accident and incident reports to ensure correct reporting, investigation, and statutory notifications Supporting Service Managers by maint
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20/01/2026
Pickering
£28,187 – £31,650 Depending on experience
02/02/2026
Please note this position will be required to work across North Yorkshire (York, Thirsk, Scarborough, Pickering). The Wilf Ward Family Trust is on an exciting digital transformation journey, and we’re looking for a Project Officer to help make it happen. This role supports the delivery of key digital projects that improve how we work and help us achieve our vision of Extraordinary People, Extraordinary Lives. The Role You’ll support the day-to-day delivery of digital projects, working closely with colleagues, partners, and suppliers. From coordinating activity and managing risks to supporting training and communications, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered smoothly and new systems are successfully embedded across the Trust. What You’ll Do Support delivery of digital projects, including planning, reporting, and governance Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners Identify risks and opportunities and help drive solutions Support system training and user adoption Keep stakeholders informed with clear, inclusive communication Champion digital tools and modern ways of working What We’re Looking For Full driving licence and willingness to travel between Trust sites Experience delivering projects through traditional or agile project management methodologies, including project plans, risk registers and writing project reports. Experience facilitating requirements gathering workshops across a range of stakeholder abilities. Apply structured fact-finding to identify project pain points, analyse root causes, and develop detailed, actionable plans that drive successful delivery. Experience of working with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including external partners. Proven ability to prioritise, delegate and meet challenging deadlines. Time management and dealing with competing priorities and pressures – ability
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02/02/2026
York
£12.41
04/02/2026
Enabling Extraordinary Lives in Yorkshire We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker in our friendly, motivated team in York. Our Support Workers are enthusiastic about providing a high-quality and bespoke service to each of the individuals we support. To succeed in this position, you will need great communication and interpersonal skills so that you can form solid relationships and effectively handover information to your colleagues. Our main priority for the role is to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own. You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, we are more than happy to work with you to help you become an excellent Support Worker. Above all we want someone that shares our values, which include: a commitment to high-quality support always showing dignity and respect treating the individuals we support with compassion a desire to improve the life of another The duties are varied, and no two days are the same. We are all individuals at the end of the day and deserve to be treated as such. As a general guide some duties include; moving and assisting, personal care, support with safe eating and drinking, skin care, social activities, inclusion and dementia care . As well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as gardening, shopping, watching footie, bingo, attending musicals, and that’s just to name a few! If this sounds like you, please APPLY TODAY! We recognise the importance of recruiting skilled, compassionate, and reliable staff, whilst demonstrating in practice our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk. Please be aware it’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised wit
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04/02/2026
Goole, East Yorkshire
£12.41 per hour plus additional for weekend work
28/01/2026
A full Driving Licence is an essential requirement for this role Please note we have full and part time roles available Empower lives with The Wilf Ward Family Trust Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same but most importantly where the work you do has a massive impact on people's lives? The Wilf Ward Family Trust have an excellent opportunity for Support Workers to join their passionate and motivated team in Goole, Howden & Market Weighton. Their fantastic team is dedicated to supporting others to live their best lives. No experience needed - we provide FULL training and will give you the skills you will need to become an excellent Support Worker. Things we can’t teach are values such as kindness, compassion, empathy, and a desire to make a difference, so it’s important that you already have these. Due to the nature of this role, a Full UK Driving Licence is required. Why choose us? Join an established and respected charity making a meaningful difference. Work alongside a supportive and passionate team. Unlock your potential with growth and development opportunities. Make a lasting impact and help individuals thrive. What will your day look like? At the core of our mission is enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs, driven by collaboration, compassion, and understanding. No two days are the same in this role, some days are steady and others are hectic trying to fit everything in. You may have to juggle round appointments but that is the challenge and that is what makes the role interesting and gives you job satisfaction. On a day-to-day basis you will support with: Socialising and attending community activities, promoting hobbies & interests. Providing physical support, including helping with household tasks and personal care. Supp
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28/01/2026
Scarborough
£12.41 per hour and additional for weekend work
28/01/2026
Empower lives with The Wilf Ward Family Trust Please note: A full UK Driving licence is required for the role We currently have Full time and Part time positions available Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same but most importantly where the work you do has a massive impact on people's lives? The Wilf Ward Family Trust have an excellent opportunity for Support Workers to join our passionate and motivated team in Scarborough. Our fantastic team is dedicated to supporting others to live their best lives. Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same but most importantly where the work you do has a massive impact on people's lives? Why choose us? Join an established and respected charity making a meaningful difference. Work alongside a supportive and passionate team. Unlock your potential with growth and development opportunities. Make a lasting impact and help individuals thrive. What will your day look like? At the core of our mission is enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs, driven by collaboration, compassion, and understanding. No two days are the same in this role, some days are steady and others are hectic trying to fit everything in. You may have to juggle round appointments but that is the challenge and that is what makes the role interesting and gives you job satisfaction. On a day-to-day basis you will support with: Socialising and attending community activities, promoting hobbies & interests. Providing physical support, including helping with household tasks and personal care. Supporting with life skills, such as shopping and money management. Delivering individual support plans. No experience needed - we provide FULL training and will give you the skills you will need to become an excellent Support Worker. Things we can&rs
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28/01/2026
East Riding
£12.41per hour - plus additional for weekend work.
28/01/2026
Current vacancies are in Walkington, Brough and Driffield A Full UK Driving licence is required for this role Please note we have full and part time roles available Empower lives with The Wilf Ward Family Trust Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same but most importantly where the work you do has a massive impact on people's lives? The Wilf Ward Family Trust have an excellent opportunity for Support Workers to join our passionate and motivated team in East Riding, covering Market Weighton, Beverley, Driffield, Brough, Pocklington and Walkington. Our fantastic team is dedicated to supporting others to live their best lives. Why choose us? Join an established and respected charity making a meaningful difference. Work alongside a supportive and passionate team. Unlock your potential with growth and development opportunities. Make a lasting impact and help individuals thrive. What will your day look like? At the core of our mission is enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs, driven by collaboration, compassion, and understanding. No two days are the same in this role, some days are steady and others are hectic trying to fit everything in. You may have to juggle round appointments but that is the challenge and that is what makes the role interesting and gives you job satisfaction. On a day-to-day basis you will support with: Socialising and attending community activities, promoting hobbies & interests. Providing physical support, including helping with household tasks and personal care. Supporting with life skills, such as shopping and money management. Delivering individual support plans. No experience needed - we provide FULL training and will give you the skills you will need to become an excellent Support Wor
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28/01/2026
Northallerton
£12.41 per hour plus additional for weekend work
27/01/2026
Empower lives with The Wilf Ward Family Trust Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same but most importantly where the work you do has a massive impact on people's lives? The Wilf Ward Family Trust have an excellent opportunity for Support Workers to join our passionate and motivated team in Northallerton. Our fantastic team is dedicated to supporting others to live their best lives. Why choose us? Join an established and respected charity making a meaningful difference. Work alongside a supportive and passionate team. Unlock your potential with growth and development opportunities. Make a lasting impact and help individuals thrive. What will your day look like? At the core of our mission is enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs, driven by collaboration, compassion, and understanding. No two days are the same in this role, some days are steady and others are hectic trying to fit everything in. You may have to juggle round appointments but that is the challenge and that is what makes the role interesting and gives you job satisfaction. On a day-to-day basis you will support with: Socialising and attending community activities, promoting hobbies & interests. Providing physical support, including helping with household tasks and personal care. Supporting with life skills, such as shopping and money management. Delivering individual support plans. No experience needed - we provide FULL training and will give you the skills you will need to become an excellent Support Worker. Things we can’t teach are values such as kindness, compassion, empathy, and a desire to make a difference, so it’s important that you already have these. We recognise the importance of recruiting skilled, compassionate, and reliable staff, whilst demonstrating
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27/01/2026
Wetherby and Tadcaster
£12.41 per hour plus additional for weekend work
09/02/2026
Are you ready to make a difference? Join The Wilf Ward Family Trust and be part of an extraordinary and growing organisation dedicated to transforming lives! We have an excellent opportunity for Support Workers to join our passionate and motivated teams in Wetherby & Tadcaster. Our fantastic team is dedicated to support others to live their best lives. Please note sleep-ins are a requirement of the role. Due to the nature of the role a Full UK Driving Licence is essential Why choose us? Join an established and respected charity making a meaningful difference. Work alongside a supportive and passionate team. Unlock your potential with growth and development opportunities. Make a lasting impact and help individuals thrive. What will your day look like? At the core of our mission is enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs, driven by collaboration, compassion, and understanding. No two days are the same in this role, some days are steady and others are hectic trying to fit everything in. You may have to juggle round appointments but that is the challenge and that is what makes the role interesting and gives you job satisfaction. On a day-to-day basis you will support with: Socialising and attending community activities, promoting hobbies & interests. Providing physical support, including helping with household tasks and personal care. Supporting with life skills, such as shopping and money management. Delivering individual support plans. No experience needed. We provide FULL training and will give you the skills you will need to become an excellent Support Worker. Things we can’t teach are values such as kindness, compassion, empathy, and a desire to make a difference, so it’s important that you already have these. We offer some great benefits whilst working with us! Clear career pathways Up to 33 days holid
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09/02/2026
Pickering
£12.41 per hour plus additional for weekend work
28/01/2026
Are you a kind and compassionate individual seeking a role where you can make a true meaningful impact on someone’s life? If so, please read on! Role Summary The Complex Care Support Worker provides high-quality, person-centred care to clients with complex health needs. This role involves personal support, promoting independence, and ensuring the physical, emotional, and social well-being of individuals with long-term conditions, disabilities, or high-dependency requirements. Key Responsibilities Provide specialist care for clients with complex needs (e.g. PEG feeding, epilepsy, spinal injuries). Assist with all aspects of personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, and continence management. Administer medication in line with care plans and legal guidelines. Support & Daily Living Assist clients with mobility, transfers, and safe use of equipment (hoists, mobility aids, etc.). Support daily routines, hobbies, education, or community activities. Encourage independence and dignity in line with personalised care plans. Report concerns or safeguarding issues promptly follow company policies. Participate in care plan reviews and contribute to assessments. We currently have fantastic opportunities for Support Workers to join our team at Isabella Court & Market Court. Isabella Court is a lovely 8-bed residential support service quite close to the centre of Pickering. We provide 24-hour support currently to 7 individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex health and mobility issues. Market Court is a 1 bed homely complex support service located in the heart of Pickering. We provide 24 hour support to a lady, who is diagnosed with a learning disability, epilepsy and a spinal injury. If this sounds like you, please APPLY TODAY! We recognise the importance of recruiting skilled, compassionate, and reliable st
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28/01/2026
Whitby
£12.41 per hour plus additional for weekend work
28/01/2026
Stakesby Road - Complex Care Are you looking for a Support Worker role where you will be rewarded and recognised within a fantastic team? Then look no further! The Wilf Ward Family Trust have a great opportunity for you to join our team at one of our registered services, Stakesby Road. As a Support Worker you will provide person centred support for three individuals who have complex health needs and learning disabilities at their home, which is in the seaside town of Whitby. No two days are the same, the individuals we support require and receive 100% support in all aspects of their lives. Some day-to-day tasks include: Personal care. Meal preparation. Monitoring, recording, and administering medication. Assistance with mobility. Accompanying individuals to a range of activities including cinema trips, shopping, eating out, arts and crafts, and swimming. You should be an effective communicator be prepared to use different communication tools and methods and follow the lead of the person you're communicating with, as we have a variety of different communication styles. Flexibility is essential as the role includes working every other weekend and shifts are varied on a rota basis to include mornings, afternoons, & evenings. If you are kind, compassionate, empathetic and have a willingness to learn and make a difference we would LOVE to hear from you! Driver preferred due to remote location. We recognise the importance of recruiting skilled, compassionate, and reliable staff, whilst demonstrating in practice our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk. Please be aware it’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group such as adults or children. Please note any su
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28/01/2026