Support Worker - #1698202

Support Worker - Sheffield Day Services

Part-time hours available (must be able to work more than 20 hours due to shift pattern)

We offer a competitive rate of £12.21 per hour plus great benefits!

Join our friendly and welcoming team at Sheffield Day Services, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, where you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on people's lives. We provide creative, dynamic, and person-centred services, offering a range of individualised support to people living in a Day Centre.

Your role will involve supporting adults with Autism and learning disabilities to lead meaningful and active lives. This includes encouraging independence through skill building and active choices, and engaging in activities both within the day centre and the community. The role may involve budgeting, personal care, and travel with clients to and from their homes.

It’s a rewarding role working with a great team, with opportunities to learn, develop, and grow in your career. We support flexible employment opportunities.

Working hours are typically weekdays between 8am and 4.30pm. Infrequent evenings and weekends may be required for specific events.

Previous experience is desirable, but full training will be provided. An enhanced adult DBS check is required for successful applicants.

Benefits and Rewards:

• A minimum of 28 days paid holiday per year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)


• Accredited training to develop your skills


• An employer contributory pension scheme

Additional benefits include:

• Health Cash Plan (full/part-time)


• £10,000 Life Cover


• Employee Assistance Programme (medical helpline, counselling, debt, financial, and legal support)


• Discounted goods and services via Reward Gateway


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Financial wellbeing schemes


• Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms apply)


• Recognition initiatives

We value individuals with the right values and behaviors, including:

Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, Excellence

If you can demonstrate 6 or more of the following skills, you could be the right fit:

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

Please note that initial contact will usually be by email, so check all your email folders regularly, including junk mail.

Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to recruiting, training, and promoting the best candidates, ensuring a work environment free from discrimination, victimisation, and harassment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition, or individual need that may affect your performance during the selection process, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments. Please let us know.