Job Description

Fixed term contract from November 2025- September 2026 - Maternity Cover

ARE YOU LOOKING TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE'S LIVES?

Happy Futures West Yorkshire are looking for people to join us supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs, supporting them to live in their community and have a great quality of life,.

You will support people to develop amongst others, social, coping and communication skills and be supported by qualified practitioners.

You must be a team player, at times being able to lead, be patient and have a sense of humour. Be able to use positive, calm, and clear communication to support their needs.

Does this sound like the perfect job for you....

Job title: Support Worker

Location: Happy Futures West Yorkshire, Ackworth, West Yorkshire

12.35 per hour (7am-8pm)

Sleeps shifts available- 65 per night.

Part time- 26 hours per week (minimum)

Shift pattern: Days, Evening and alternative weekends.

2 week rolling rota which includes alternate weekends.

An enhanced DBS check is a requirement for the role.

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All our individuals are adults with a learning disability and mental health needs. Supporting our individuals with all aspects of daily living and enriching their lives. Helping our individuals to access the community, take part in activities, go on days trips, bowling, cinema etc. Support them with their shopping. Support with personal care and some continence care. Supporting our individuals with appointments. Meal preparation and encouragement with healthy balanced diet. Administering medication and completing the relevant documentation accurately. Promoting a comfortable, safe and warm environment where our individuals can thrive.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

It is the nature of the service we provide that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances variable and unpredictable. All staff are therefore expected to work flexibly when the need arises, so that tasks that may not be covered in this job description are undertaken. Also, individuals supported may display challenging behaviours, in which case training will be provided to minimise these behaviours.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: 12.35 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking
Work Location: In person