Support Worker x3 posts

Rotherham-Metropolitan-Borough-Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle View Day Services, part of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, seeks experienced Support Workers to join our team. We are recruiting for temporary and casual posts to support adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.

As a Key Worker, you will assess needs, contribute to care plans, and support individuals in daily living, activities, and social participation—delivering person-centered care with a compassionate, rights-based approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring environments such as residential, day services or community support.
• Understanding of needs of adults with learning disabilities, autism or complex needs, including safeguarding.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Experience with person-centred approaches, care planning and reviews.
• Ability to produce high-quality written and electronic records.
• Positive, proactive approach aligned with RMBC values.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Act as a Key Worker, undertaking person-centred assessments and contributing to support plans.
• Complete regular reviews and maintain accurate records.
• Provide guidance with personal care, daily living skills, wellbeing and social participation.
• Plan and deliver meaningful activities within Castle View and in the community.
• Support individuals to understand and exercise their rights and choices.
• Support those with behavioural needs using appropriate strategies (Makaton/PECS).
• Work within a multi-agency framework and maintain documentation.
• Rotas: Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:00.

Skills

Caring environment experience

Strong communication

Independence & teamwork

Person-centred approaches

Care planning & reviews

Written/electronic records

Safeguarding knowledge

Makaton

PECS

Behavioural support

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

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Job details

Directorate: Adult Care, Housing and Public Health

Post 1 - Casual

Post 2 - 2 x Temporary, 37 hour positions available

Please state clearly on your application form which post(s) you wish to apply for.

Castle View Day Services is seeking experienced, motivated, and person‑centred Support Workers to join our team. We are recruiting for Temporary Support Workers (Band F) as well as an additional Casual Support Worker to support our high‑quality day opportunities service for adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and/or autism.

We are looking for individuals who are committed to delivering inclusive, strengths‑based support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and meaningful participation within the community.

• Work as part of a specialist team providing needs‑led support to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Act as a Key Worker, undertaking person‑centred assessments, contributing to support plans, and completing regular reviews.
• Provide guidance and support with personal care, daily living skills, emotional wellbeing, social integration, and restorative practice.
• Plan, deliver, and risk‑assess meaningful individual and group activities both within Castle View and out in the community.
• Promote customer choice, encourage self‑advocacy, and support individuals to understand and exercise their rights.
• Support individuals with behavioural needs and communication strategies (e.g., Makaton, PECS).
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively within a multi‑agency framework.
• Work flexibly within a rota operating Monday to Friday, between 08:00 and 18:00.

The post is based at Castle View, with some community outreach where required.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking candidates who have:

• Experience in a caring environment such as residential, day services, or community-based support.
• Understanding of the needs of adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, including safeguarding responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of person‑centred approaches, care planning, and reviewing.
• Ability to produce and maintain high‑quality written and electronic records.
• A positive, proactive approach and commitment to RMBC values.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or evidence of equivalent knowledge gained through experience).

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website .

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