multi-skilled Advanced Support Workers

Community Integrated Care; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.78 per Hour

Pension Scheme

DBS paid by employer

Flexible Working Hours & Shift-pattern

Training & progression opportunities

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is seeking skilled support workers to assist adults with learning disabilities and autism in Sheffield. Emphasis on trauma-informed, person-centred care, with PBS principles guiding daily practice and strong links to local communities.

Applicants should have Level 3 in Social Care or relevant experience, and be ready to develop skills through courses including Positive Behaviour Support, Makaton and PECS. Regular shift patterns provide variety and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent experience in social care.
• Experience supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities or mental health needs.
• Trauma-informed approach and PBS principles are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities and autism to live independently.
• Provide trauma-informed support following structured clinical guidance.
• Work on a 2:1 shift pattern including nights on a rota basis.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Compassion

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Problem solving

Resilience

Education

Level 3 in Social Care

Tools

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

Makaton

Picture Exchange System (PECS)

Job description

Who will you be supporting and what is important to us?
+ I am a young adult male with autism, My Autism means that I cannot tolerate people placing demands on me, I can be sensitive to overly stimulating environments
+ I have had a long stay in a hospital environment and I have support 24/7, it is so important for my staff team to understand how difficult I find transitions and meeting new people. I need plenty of time and patience to adapt and build relationships with people.
+ You will contribute and work towards a psychologically safe environment for me, yourself, and your colleagues. You will be able to approach each day with a fresh, positive outlook
+ I require consistent support from a team I trust and feel safe with, so you must be committed and reliable.
+ You will be supporting them to work towards person-centered outcomes, which to them is to feel safe to live the life they choose, no pressure and no demands.
Other information?
+ The property is a single occupancy flat within a block within the community, for a person with Autism and Mental Health support needs, they are quite an able person who enjoy walking and visiting the local community, especially the local café's.
+ Regular buses link Woodseats to all other areas of Sheffield which has many café's and cultures to explore and find a place to belong.
+ We are looking for a team of multi-skilled Advanced Support Workers who have significant experience of delivering support underpinned by Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) principles
+ You will be required to provide trauma-informed support that follows structured clinical guidance, building on what currently works well for them. Experience of supporting a person with Autism and Mental Health conditions would be advantageous.
Shifts and availability?
+ We are looking for a mixed team of people who are flexible to work 2:1 shifts 24/7, this includes through the night on a rota basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced support worker to step up. You will support adults with learning disabilities and autism, who have complex needs, to lead the best life possible. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 in Social Care and strong experience in mental health, autism and sensory communication, physical health and PBS.

If you do not have a qualification, you will need to have experience in social care. You will know how to connect with people and be passionate about supporting people to live independently. You will also be a brilliant mentor and share your skills and experiences with your colleagues. We will develop your talents with a range of specialist training, including the opportunity to learn Positive Behaviour Support methods, Makaton and the Picture Exchange System. During recruitment you will meet the people we support in their home. This will allow you to see their wonderful personalities first-hand and fully understand the level of support that they require. Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support. People's values are important to use, so we look for people with: - Patience - Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others - A strong work ethic - Reliability - Honesty - Determination - A problem solver - Resilience

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK's largest health and social care charities. We transform lives by delivering high-quality, person-centred support that fosters independence and empowerment. Our charity was founded in 1988 and we were one of the pioneers of the 'Care in the Community' agenda, enabling people to move out of long-stay institutions and live more fulfilling lives. Since then, we've remained leaders in social care, providing bespoke support to thousands across the UK. Today, we support more than 2,600 people and employ 6,600 caring and committed colleagues across England and Scotland. We have a proud history of breaking boundaries and are always looking for new ways to make a positive difference through bold ideas, innovative projects and impactful partnerships.

Here at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all - where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work. By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice. We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we've made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clicking here. We wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact [email protected] Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We're really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level. In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34. The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones - and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.

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Benefits & USP's:

• £14.78 per Hour
• Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
• Work for a multi award-winning Charity that invests all it profits right back into the people we support, our workforce and our local communities
• Managed by supportive leaders
• Pension Scheme
• No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
• Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
• We will pay for your DBS
• Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives
• Shopping Discounts Scheme
• Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities
• Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme
• Financial Hardship Fund