Make a Real Difference - Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing as a Support Worker and Support Lives with Compassion and Dignity. Apply Today!
Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Acomb York - YO24
Rate of Pay: £15.00 per hour, and sleep in allowance £10.42/h
Shifts: long days + sleeps in, days and waking nights
About Us
Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is a nationwide care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in the community, helping people live as independently and safely as possible.
Why Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing?
Joining Sugarman Health and Wellbeing means becoming part of a supportive and purpose-driven team that truly values the impact of quality care. With a strong reputation for delivering personalised healthcare services across the UK, Sugarman offers not just a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people's lives. Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional or just starting out, you'll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns, and genuine growth opportunities.
Benefits
- Weekly Pay - PAYE or Umbrella
- Holiday Pay (PAYE)
- Ongoing support from our Nurse Care Manager and Registered Manager
- Free clinical and theory training from experienced nurses
- Career development opportunities
- Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply)
About the Role
Support work is a highly rewarding role where you assist individuals with mental health and challenging behavior in residential setting, a Support Worker provides specialized care for individuals with complex psychological needs and high-risk behaviors. The role centers on Positive Behavior Support (PBS), which involves identifying triggers to prevent crises and using de-escalation techniques when residents experience acute distress.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Supporting individuals with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care
- Promoting independence and helping service users develop life skills
- Providing emotional support and building positive relationships
- Assisting with medication management (where required and trained)
- Supporting individuals to access the community, attend appointments, or participate in social activities
- Encouraging and enabling service users to achieve personal goals
- Maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns to the care team
- Ensuring a safe, respectful, and person-centred environment at all times
Key Requirements
- Flexibility
- Minimum 6 months of professional care experience
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
- Up-to-date CV with full work history
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV. If your application is successful, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch to learn more about your experience, interests, and suitability for the role.
Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.
Ready to take the next step in your care career? Apply today and join a team that makes a difference every day.
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