Disability Support Worker – Children & Young People’s Services
Location: Sheffield (S5 & S13)
Contracted Hours:
- Non-term time (school holidays): 4 or 5 days per week (24 or 30 hours)
These hours are contracted annually and non-negotiable. Please apply only if you can commit.
About Us
All About YOU is excited to welcome compassionate and enthusiastic support workers to join our growing Children & Young People’s team.
We provide short-break, day-centre-based respite for young people aged 8–18 with additional support needs, across Sheffield. Our mission is to enrich lives, and as part of our team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering meaningful, person-centred care to every service user.
Your Role
As a Support Worker, you will:
- Ensure the safety and supervision of all service users during sessions
- Deliver high-quality physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care
- Create a stimulating, inclusive environment that supports personal growth and social development
- Provide tailored support based on individual needs and abilities
- Assist with eating and drinking, including dietary or texture modifications
- Deliver dignified personal care, including bathroom assistance and sanitary support
- Make balanced, age-appropriate risk assessments in planning activities
- Work closely with colleagues, families, and other professionals to support development
- Participate in reflective practice, team meetings, and maintain accurate records
- Uphold equality and inclusivity at all times
- Follow all responsibilities as set out in the company handbook
- Where required, be available for additional shifts, including weekends and at different Sheffield sites
- Undertake other relevant duties as required
Please note: This role may vary depending on the individual needs of the young people you support.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking individuals who are:
- Friendly, approachable, and confident with young people and their families
- Flexible, reliable, and willing to work as part of a team
- Responsible, committed, and able to work independently when needed
- Patient, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of others
- Motivational and able to inspire confidence
- Capable of maintaining clear and accurate records (including medication and session reports)
- Experienced in care settings, especially with children or young people (strongly preferred)
Safeguarding
We are committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and operate within strict safe recruitment practices. All staff and volunteers are required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have any limitations that would prohibit you from being able to fulfil the contractual obligation of 24 - 30 hours per week in non-term time?
- Do you have any limitations that would stop you from being available to work in ALL non-term time weeks (February Half-Term, Easter, May Half-Term, Summer, October Half-Term, Christmas)?
- Can you confirm that you have read and understood the job description and person specification relevant to this position?
Experience:
- Disability Support Work: 1 year (preferred)
- Children's Support Work: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
