Job Description

About the role:

At Choice Support, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals who need assistance in their daily lives. We are passionate about empowering the people we support to live their lives to the fullest, with dignity and respect. As a trusted provider, we pride ourselves on offering a warm and inclusive environment for both the people we support and our staff.

We are currently seeking multiple experienced and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our team across services in Wakefield. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others and can take on leadership responsibilities within a team.

You will assist with leading and developing teams, working in a supported living settings and be dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to live happy and fulfilled lives within their own home and out in the community.

Hours:

All roles are full time (39hours per week)

Shift patterns will vary depending on the service and the needs of the people we support. This can be discussed at interview.

Location:

We have a number of services across Wakefield. These are located in: South Kirby, South Elmsall, Ossett, Eastmoor and Featherstone.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

6 months experience in a support worker role (ideally in a senior or supervisory capacity) A relevant qualification in the field of Health and Social Care at NVQ Diploma Level 2 (or equivalent or willingness to work towards it) Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills A compassionate, patient, and proactive approach Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends A valid UK driving licence (preferred, not always essential)

Closing date: 8th August 2025

Interview date: 20th & 21st August 2025

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship, please only apply if you can work in the UK.

We may close this post early if we receive sufficient applications before the closing date. If you are interested in applying, we would ask that you do so as early as possible to avoid any disappointment.

Explore our employee benefits, the good practices we've committed to, our core values and learn more about Diversity and Inclusion by visiting our website.

Choice Support is Disability Confident which is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If you consider yourself to have a disability or long-term chronic health condition or if you require any adjustments/support during the application/selection process, please contact us so that we can discuss your needs with you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,824.55 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Store discount
Application question(s):

Are you currently been sponsored to work in the UK? We are unable to offer sponsorship or take over a certificate of sponsorship! Do you work in any of Choice Support's services via an agency?
Experience:

supported living: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred) Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 08/08/2025
Reference ID: SSW-WF