Care Worker jobs in Morley South

Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

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  Henshaws does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the Right to Work in the UK to qualify for an interview.

If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please call 01423 886451 and ask to speak to a Care Manager or Assistant Care Manager.

Position:

Join Henshaws – Make a Difference Every Day

Are you looking for a rewarding career where no two days are the same? Do you have transferable skills from retail, hospitality, customer service, education, or other roles where people are at the heart of what you do? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

At Henshaws, we believe in empowering individuals and changing lives. As a Care Support Worker, you’ll be supporting people to live with independence, dignity, and purpose.

This role is term time only (38 weeks per year) with part time shifts available on weekdays. No weekends or nights!

Why join us?

• Fulfilling Work – Every day you’ll see the difference you make.
• Development Opportunities – We’ll support your growth through apprenticeships, training, and recognised qualifications.
• Career Progression – Many of our team members have grown into senior roles and specialist areas within Henshaws.
• Transferable Skills Welcome – Compassion, communication, teamwork, problem-solving – if you’ve got them, we’ll help you put them into practice.

What we’re looking for:

• People who care about others and want to make a difference
• Good communicators and team players
• No prior care experience needed – just the right values and attitude

Be part of something bigger. Be part of Henshaws.

Download an application form and send to recruitment@henshaws.org.uk

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Apply through the link below

• Salary: Care Level 1 £13.55 per hour
• Yearly salary based on working 7 am to 10 am 5 days a week(Mon-Fri) £9101.54 actual.
• Salary Care Level 2 £13.73 per hour
• Yearly salary based on working 7 am to 10 am 5 days a week(Mon-Fri) £9222.44 actual.
• Overtime is paid at an extra £1.50 per hour
• Shifts available: Shifts from 7am to 10am, Monday to Friday, no weekends
• Shifts are fixed and do not change on a weekly basis
• Hours: Part time hours available
• Weeks: 38 per year (term time only)
• Annual leave: 5 weeks plus 10 days bank holidays (pro rata)

An Enhanced DBS with barring (no cost) and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate following successful interview.

Benefits:

• 5 weeks annual Leave plus 10 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time and term-time staff)
• Option to buy one weeks extra annual leave (52 week contracts)
• Up to 3 days Paid Emergency Domestic Leave (after one years Service)
• A paid Wellbeing day (after one years service)
• Company Sick pay after completion of probationary period
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Enhanced Paternity Pay
• Company Pension Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus £150.00 (As an employee this is payable once your 'Friend' has started with Henshaws and they named you on their application form or CV)
• Long service Awards every 5 Years
• Onsite Free parking
• Access to discounted staff meals
• Access to trained Mental Health First aiders
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing Programme
• Employee discount schemes (e.g. Blue Light)
• Paid training
• On the job training
• Professional development support
• Access to further qualifications
• Career progression opportunities

Requirements:

Ability and willingness to assist students with their personal care requirements as needed, whilst maintaining their dignity.

Ability to support students in a way that promotes their independence and development in the education setting.

NVQ 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to complete in an agreed timeframe.

Willingness to undertake and achieve Skills for Care Induction Award within 12 weeks if no formal care qualifications.

Other information:

Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.

Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants.

Registered Charity No: 221888

Retribuzione supplementare: Over Time paid at £1.50 per hour