Support Worker in Sheffield inSheffield PUBLISHED MON 3 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
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Dimensions, Great Places To Work accredited 7 years running — proven, supportive employer culture.
Employer covers your enhanced DBS and is a Disability Confident Leader — application support and interview guarantees.
Pay of £12.64/hr plus £50 per sleep‑in — dependable extra income to help with childcare or household costs.
Flexible shifts (full/part‑time, long days, earlies, lates & sleep‑ins) — ideal for parents or a 40‑year‑old with a car.
Values‑based recruitment — hired for respect, courage and integrity, great if you're returning to work or changing careers.
Activity‑focused role supporting a sociable gentleman — shopping, cinema, bowling and holidays; rewarding, social work.
Support a sociable gentleman in his 30s in his own home in Sheffield (S12) as a Support Worker, helping with everyday tasks and companionship. You’ll be involved in practical care—cooking, cleaning, laundry and medication—while encouraging independence and joining in the activities he loves: shopping, trips to the pub, bowling, arts and crafts, Xbox evenings, cinema visits (especially animation) and planning the annual holiday. This is on-site work with a mix of long days, early and late shifts plus sleep‑ins (minimum one sleep‑in per week). Pay is £12.64 per hour with an additional £50 per sleep‑in, and the role is available full or part time.
This role suits caring people who value consistency, patience and a hands‑on approach—ideal for women carers seeking rewarding, practical work with a supportive employer. Dimensions recruits on values (respect, partnership, courage, ambition and integrity) rather than just experience, is a Great Places to Work‑accredited organisation and will pay for your enhanced DBS. They’re Disability Confident Leaders, offer reasonable adjustments and BSL recruitment videos, and provide ongoing training and career development. Find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to apply.
This role suits caring people who value consistency, patience and a hands‑on approach—ideal for women carers seeking rewarding, practical work with a supportive employer. Dimensions recruits on values (respect, partnership, courage, ambition and integrity) rather than just experience, is a Great Places to Work‑accredited organisation and will pay for your enhanced DBS. They’re Disability Confident Leaders, offer reasonable adjustments and BSL recruitment videos, and provide ongoing training and career development. Find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to apply.
Dimensions, Great Places To Work accredited 7 years running — proven, supportive employer culture.
Employer covers your enhanced DBS and is a Disability Confident Leader — application support and interview guarantees.
Pay of £12.64/hr plus £50 per sleep‑in — dependable extra income to help with childcare or household costs.
Flexible shifts (full/part‑time, long days, earlies, lates & sleep‑ins) — ideal for parents or a 40‑year‑old with a car.
Values‑based recruitment — hired for respect, courage and integrity, great if you're returning to work or changing careers.
Activity‑focused role supporting a sociable gentleman — shopping, cinema, bowling and holidays; rewarding, social work.
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Dimensions: Great Places To Work accredited 7 years running — proven, supportive employer culture.; Employer covers your enhanced DBS and is a Disability Confident Leader — application support and interview guarantees.; Pay of £12.64/hr plus £50 per sleep‑in — dependable extra income to help with childcare or household costs.; Flexible shifts (full/part‑time, long days, earlies, lates & sleep‑ins) — ideal for parents or a 40‑year‑old with a car.; Values‑based recruitment — hired for respect, courage and integrity, great if you're returning to work or changing careers.; Activity‑focused role supporting a sociable gentleman — shopping, cinema, bowling and holidays; rewarding, social work.
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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