Job Description

Location:

Holgate House, Holgate Road, York

Pay:

12.35 per hour

Hours:

8am - 8pm / 8pm-8am

Contract:

Full time / Part time / Bank

Holgate House is a large, friendly residential home located just 5 minutes from York city centre and Acomb, with excellent transport links and situated in a lovely area. We support individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism, and our residents enjoy a wide range of activities, community involvement, and social opportunities.

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic, and reliable people to join our team and help us deliver high-quality, person-centred support. We are seeking full time, part time and bank staff for days and nights

If you are fun, willing to learn, and passionate about helping others live fulfilling lives, we would love to hear from you!

The Opportunity

As a Support Worker, you'll become part of our motivated and welcoming team, dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people we support. You'll also have the chance to work across several nearby services, helping you broaden your experience and develop new skills.

We offer full training, ongoing guidance, and a supportive working environment where your contributions are truly valued.

About the Role

Shift patterns are

8am-8pm

or

8pm-8am

, including evenings, weekends, and some unsociable hours.

Your responsibilities may include:

Monitoring, recording, and administering medication

Supporting daily living tasks and light household chores

Helping with mobility and personal care

Food preparation and assisting with shopping

Encouraging and taking part in activities and hobbies

Providing companionship and emotional support

Working effectively as part of a team and completing thorough handovers

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

Friendly, reliable, and caring

Able to inspire and support residents to achieve their goals

Comfortable supporting activities and in-house hobbies

A good communicator and team player

Experienced in support work (1-2 years preferred)

Experienced with medication administration

A driver with a reliable vehicle

Benefits

Competitive annual leave (increasing with service)

Flexible working for better work/life balance

Pension scheme (auto-enrolment)

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 mental health support, counselling, and GP access

Lifestyle savings and discounts across major retailers

Access to a discounted health cash plan

Holiday purchase scheme (up to an extra week)

500 welcome bonus upon successful completion of probation

And much more...

Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

Take the first step towards a rewarding new career. Apply today and we'll be in touch with the next steps.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.35 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension
Application question(s):

What location are you based please? Do you require sponsorship? We do not offer sponsorship. We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to inclusive and accessible hiring practices. Do you consider yourself to have a disability or long-term health condition under the Equality Act 2010, and would you like to tell us about any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process or if appointed?[Your response will be treated in confidence. If you prefer, you can contact us directly at careers@milewood.co.uk] "If yes, please outline any reasonable adjustments you feel would support you, alternatively please email careers@milewood.co.uk with the role you are applying for in the subject line.
Work authorisation:

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Work Location: In person