Female Support Worker
| Company: | Real Life Options |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 to £12.71 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | BD23 1BA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Female Support Worker
Kingsway, Skipton
16-hour contract available
£12.71 per hour
About the Service
Our Skipton service is a lively supported living environment with lots going on.
We support three lovely ladies who enjoy:
🏊♀️ Swimming
🎭 Going to musicals
🎨 Arts and crafts
All three ladies have active lifestyles, so we are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy getting involved and supporting others to live life to the fullest.
“I am a very creative person and like to have fun, but also like to look after myself by going for my nails and hair done. Having my support around me really helps me do this, as well as other fun activities.”
The Role
Across all our services, we support individuals with learning disabilities, helping them to:
Promote independence
Take part in their local community
Live fulfilling, meaningful lives
You will work as part of an experienced and established team, supporting three ladies to live as independently as possible.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting active social lives (gym, discos, social events)
Attending medical appointments when required
Assisting with household tasks and shopping
Supporting with medication management
Following detailed support plans to ensure consistent, person-centred care
Shifts
This is a 24-hour service, so shifts may include:
Days
Evenings
Sleepovers
Weekdays and weekends
✅ Full availability is essential
Previous experience is desirable, but full training will be provided.
🔒 An enhanced DBS (Adults) is required for this role.
🎁 Benefits & Rewards
✅ Minimum 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays – pro rata)
🎓 Accredited training to support your development
💼 Employer contributory pension scheme
Plus access to:
💙 Health Cash Plan (full/part-time contracts)
🛡️ £10,000 life cover
📞 Free Employee Assistance Programme
(medical helpline, counselling, financial & legal advice)
🛍️ Reward Gateway with discounts on goods and services
💰 Financial wellbeing scheme
🧑🤝🧑 Refer a Friend incentive bonus (T&Cs apply)
⭐ Recognition initiatives
🌈 Our Values
We are keen to recruit people whose values align with ours:
Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence
If you can circle six or more of the skills below, you could be exactly who we’re looking for:
✔ Honest
✔ Good communicator
✔ Strong values
✔ Flexible
✔ Passionate
✔ Self-motivated
✔ Reliable
✔ Caring
✔ Inclusive
📧 Important Information
Initial contact will usually be by email, so please check your inbox and junk folders.
🤝 Equal Opportunities
Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a working environment free from discrimination, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
If you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition, or individual need, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you perform at your best.
IND123
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
