Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Casual dress

Flexible hours

DBS paid

Guaranteed hours

Training & progression

Discounts

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is recruiting two Support Workers for our large Supported Living Service in High Green, Sheffield (S5). One role is 42 hours per week and the other 37.5 hours per week, with a pay rate of £13.12 per hour.

We offer 28 days holiday, a pension, casual dress, flexible hours, DBS paid, and guaranteed contracted hours. You will work onsite in one location with the people we support, delivering person-centred, holistic care and developing a fulfilling career with progression

Qualifications

• Patience and ability to remain calm when supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others in care settings.
• A strong work ethic and reliability in a demanding environment.
• Honesty, integrity and commitment to person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• We provide personalised 1-1 support which leads to positive outcomes for the People We Support. We act as enablers to promote independence and ownership of the life and future the People We Support deserve.
• We provide personal care as part of the support that people may need to live in their own home.
• We also provide emotional/physical support for people that have their own tenancy and responsibility for paying bills and managing the cost of daily living.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Work ethic

Reliability

Honesty

Determination

Problem solving

Resilience

Job description

Our large Supported Living Service for adults with Learning Disabilities in High Green, Sheffield, S5 is on the lookout for 2 additional Support Workers.

1 position is for 42 hours pw and the other is for 37.5hrs pw

Benefits & USP’s

• £13.12 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
• 28 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rata basis)
• Pension Scheme
• No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
• Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
• We will pay for your DBS
• We are based in one location, so no need to be a car driver
• Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
• 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
• Investment in your wellbeing

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.

What support will you be providing?

• We provide personalised 1-1 support which leads to positive outcomes for the People We Support. We act has enablers to promote independence and ownership of the life and future the People We Support deserve.
• We provide personal care as part of the support that people may need to live in their own home.
• We also provide emotional /physical support for people that have their own tenancy and responsibility for paying bills and managing the cost of daily living.

Who will you be supporting?

• We provide a service to people with different levels of support needs ranging from low to high dependency, Autism, mobility issues and learning disabilities.
• The people we support enjoy swimming, going to the gym, horse riding, lunch clubs, visiting day services, going to our local shops and pubs. We have a bus stop outside with easy access to community amenities.

Other information?

• We are a valued members of the community and have been for over 40 years at Cottam Road, we access a wide range of activities in the community.
• We demonstrate respect, trust, optimism and loyalty and a person centred approach which allows the People We Support to live the best lives possible.
• There is always a core staff team in each house at any point of the day. During the day we have six members of staff on shift, two in each hours and at night we have two members of staff on shift.
• We will provide training for staff in moving and positioning, administration of medication, safeguarding and fire and food safety.

What essential skills and experience is needed for the role?

• Patience
• Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
• A strong work ethic
• Reliability
• Honesty
• Determination
• A problem solver
• Resilience

If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact our recruitment specialist for a friendly informal chat on [e-mail]

A Place I belong

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.

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 [e-mail]

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.