Support Worker

Real Life Options; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday inc. bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Life Cover

Pension scheme

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Real Life Options is seeking a Female Support Worker to assist a bubbly lady in the Sheffield area with daily living and community activities. You will work across home and supported living settings, helping with personal care, cooking and budgeting, while promoting independence.

Driving is preferred as you’ll support activities in the local community. A DBS check is required and training will be provided. Flexible shifts include day, evening, sleep-in and weekends.

Qualifications

• Caring, motivated individual committed to making a difference.
• Ability to build genuine relationships and support independence.
• Willingness to work a range of shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to adults in their own homes and supported living.
• Assist with personal care, cooking, budgeting, and appointments.
• Support engagement in community activities and routines.

Skills

Compassionate

Good communicator

Driver's license

Job description

Female Support Worker

Sheffield S8 Area

Part Time & Full Time Hours Available

(Shift patterns require availability for more than 20 hours per week)

Driver with Own Vehicle Preferred

£12.71 per hour + great benefits

Make a Real Impact Every Day!

Are you a caring, motivated individual looking for more than just a job?

Do you want a role where no two days are the same, and where you can genuinely change lives?

If so, Real Life Options would love to welcome you to our friendly and dedicated team supporting people across Sheffield Outreach.

About the Role

You’ll be delivering creative, dynamic and person-centred support to adults living in their own homes and supported living settings.

You will help people with a range of needs, including:

• Learning disabilities
• Autism
• Mental health needs
• Physical health conditions

Every day is different, and your support may include:

• Personal care
• Cooking, cleaning and household tasks
• Medication support
• Budgeting, shopping and attending appointments
• Helping people build confidence and independence
• Supporting individuals to engage in community activities and meaningful routines

You’ll be part of a supportive team but may also work independently at times, building genuine relationships that make a real difference in people’s lives.

We’ll support you to learn, grow and develop throughout your career.

Who You’ll Be Supporting

As part of this role, you’ll be supporting a bubbly, friendly and active lady who enjoys a busy and fulfilling lifestyle within her local community.

She has a packed social calendar and loves getting out and about, so we’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, sociable and happy to get involved in the activities she enjoys.

Her interests include:

• Visiting cat shelters and local farms (a love of animals is essential!)
• Playing bingo
• Visiting local pubs and cafés
• Attending local social clubs and community groups
• Enjoying regular activities and events in the community

You’ll play a key role in supporting her to maintain her independence, access the activities she loves and continue building connections within her community.

We’re looking for someone who is positive, reliable, patient and enjoys forming meaningful relationships while promoting choice, independence and inclusion.

Working Hours

This role includes:

• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Sleep-in shifts
• Weekend working

You will need to be available for a range of shift patterns.

Previous experience is desirable, but full training will be provided.

An enhanced Adult DBS check is required.

What You’ll Get in Return

We value our staff and offer a wide range of excellent benefits:

• Minimum of 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro-rata for part time)
• Accredited training to give you the skills to excel
• Employer-contributed pension scheme

Plus additional great benefits:

• Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
• £10,000 Life Cover
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Reward Gateway discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Scheme
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus
• Staff Recognition Initiatives

Our Values

We are looking for someone who lives our values:

Respect - Honesty - Responsibility - Excellence

If you can tick six or more of the qualities below, we’d love to hear from you:

• Honest
• Good Communicator
• Strong Values
• Flexible
• Passionate
• Self-Motivated
• Reliable
• Caring
• Inclusive

Join Us

Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We celebrate diversity and strive to create an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a disability, health condition, learning difficulty or any support needs during the recruitment process, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments-just let us know.

Please check your email regularly, including junk/spam folders, as initial contact may be made by email.