Support Worker, Community Health

Job Overview

Support Worker e’s Fearnville service, assisting clients 24/7. The role includes providing high‑quality care, supporting client independence, engaging in social activities, and ensuring a safe and respectful environment. The service is located in Leeds (LS8); holding a UK driving licence is desirable to drive client vehicles. Various shifts – days, nights and sleep overs – are available.

• Prepare and review person‑centred support plans that reflect clients’ views and changing needs.
• Assist clients to realise aspirations and live as independently as possible, including social visits, hobbies, choice promotion, and arranging activities and outings.
• Communicate openly and transparently with clients and the team, acting with integrity.
• Provide personal care, respecting dignity and privacy (e.g., washing, toileting).
• Record accurate daily notes and other client‐related documentation.
• Ensure all support protects clients from abuse and exploitation, maintains dignity and supports positive risk‑taking.
• Carry out household duties (cooking, cleaning, laundry, and other domestic tasks) as required.
• Support quality inspection processes and cooperate with on‑site inspectors for information requests.
• Adhere to Health & Safety requirements: manual handling, food hygiene, fire safety, infection control, and risk assessment procedures.
• Adapt to individual client needs – no two days are the same.

• Unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
• Experience maintaining accurate written and numerical records.
• Ability to undertake a wide range of personal care and domestic duties.
• Physical capability to climb stairs, use hoists, push wheelchairs, move people, and work night shifts.
• Adjustments considered under the Equality Act for disabilities.
• Computer literacy (Word, Outlook, Internet) or willingness to learn.
• Team‑working, cooperating with carers, families, inspectors, and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to provide appropriate level of care and support in line with care plans.
• Desirable: UK driving licence to drive client vehicles.

• 20–25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.
• 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Cycle To Work scheme.
• Refer A Friend recruitment initiative.
• Flexible working opportunities – where applicable – after successful completion of probation.
• Group Personal Pension Scheme.
• Discounted income protection scheme.
• Free car parking at most services.
• Free life assurance cover.