Disability Support Worker

Sutton Coldfield YMCA; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A youth work charity is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to assist disabled individuals in Sutton Coldfield. You will be part of a team providing engaging activities and tailored support, ensuring safety and inclusion for all. The position offers a salary of £12.842 p.a. for 18 hours a week. This role requires a commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated to support disabled individuals.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to individuals with disabilities.
• Deliver stimulating and engaging activities.
• Ensure safety and inclusion for all participants.

Job description

Job Title

Disability Support Worker

Location

Sutton Coldfield

Salary

£12.842 p.a. (FTE £26,208 p.a.)

Hours

18 hours a week, plus 1 Saturday a month

Contract

Permanent

At YMCA Sutton Coldfield, we transform the lives of young people with support, respite and safe spaces.

Do you want to make a big difference to the lives of children, young people and adults with disabilities living in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham? We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Disability Support Worker as part of a dedicated team supporting disabled people to thrive and live vibrant lives.

In this interesting and varied role, you’ll collaborate as a team to provide stimulating, engaging activities and tailored support to meet the needs of people with different ages and abilities – if you’re motivated to help us deliver inclusive activities then we want to hear from you.

As a dynamic youth work charity, keeping children and adults at risk safe is part of everything we do. You’ll help us do this whilst making sure everyone has fun and can participate. We believe in leading the way to make our community and the world more inclusive.

We are a friendly, inclusive organisation with policies, working arrangements and benefits that support staff wellbeing and learning.

To apply for this role, you need to complete our application form and explain how you meet the person specification as outlined in the job description. We do not accept CVs.

For an application pack, please email [e-mail]

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 5th January 2026

We expect interviews to be held at our Sutton Coldfield office on the week commencing 12th January 2026.

Please apply asap. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early without notice if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

YMCA Sutton Coldfield is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment. This is reflected in our recruitment and vetting processes which includes asking candidates to provide information about any gaps in employment, pre-employment checks, including references, an identity check, right to work in the UK and proof of qualifications.

An Enhanced criminal records check is required for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all we do. We aim to grow an inclusive workforce where everyone feels welcome irrespective of age, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or social-economic backgrounds.

YMCA Sutton Coldfield is a registered charity in England (1008752).