Learning Disability Support Worker jobs in Sheffield

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.

Essential Qualification:

• 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

• Joanne Ratcliffe – joanne.ratcliffe@rotherham.gov.uk
• Emma Thomas – Emma.Thomas@rotherham.gov.uk
• Katy Yorke – Katy.Yorke@rotherham.gov.uk

This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

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.

Confirmation of this appointment is also subject to a medical assessment.