Support Worker


Company:	Real Life Options
Salary:	£12.71 - £12.71
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	S9 3TY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

Female Support Worker

Sheffield S8 Area

Part Time & Full Time Hours Available

(Shift patterns require availability for more than 20 hours per week)

Driver with Own Vehicle Preferred

£12.71 per hour + great benefits

Make a Real Impact Every Day!

Are you a caring, motivated individual looking for more than just a job?

Do you want a role where no two days are the same, and where you can genuinely change lives?

If so, Real Life Options would love to welcome you to our friendly and dedicated team supporting people across Sheffield Outreach.

About the Role

You'll be delivering creative, dynamic and person-centred support to adults living in their own homes and supported living settings.

You will help people with a range of needs, including:

Learning disabilities

Autism

Mental health needs

Physical health conditions

Every day is different, and your support may include:

Personal care

Cooking, cleaning and household tasks

Medication support

Budgeting, shopping and attending appointments

Helping people build confidence and independence

Supporting individuals to engage in community activities and meaningful routines

You'll be part of a supportive team but may also work independently at times, building genuine relationships that make a real difference in people's lives.

We'll support you to learn, grow and develop throughout your career.

Who You'll Be Supporting

As part of this role, you'll be supporting a bubbly, friendly and active lady who enjoys a busy and fulfilling lifestyle within her local community.

She has a packed social calendar and loves getting out and about, so we're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, sociable and happy to get involved in the activities she enjoys.

Her interests include:

Visiting cat shelters and local farms (a love of animals is essential!)

Playing bingo

Visiting local pubs and cafés

Attending local social clubs and community groups

Enjoying regular activities and events in the community

You'll play a key role in supporting her to maintain her independence, access the activities she loves and continue building connections within her community.

We're looking for someone who is positive, reliable, patient and enjoys forming meaningful relationships while promoting choice, independence and inclusion.

Working Hours

This role includes:

Day shifts

Evening shifts

Sleep-in shifts

Weekend working

You will need to be available for a range of shift patterns.

Previous experience is desirable, but full training will be provided.

An enhanced Adult DBS check is required.

What You'll Get in Return

We value our staff and offer a wide range of excellent benefits:

Minimum of 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro-rata for part time)

Accredited training to give you the skills to excel

Employer-contributed pension scheme

Plus additional great benefits:

Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)

£10,000 Life Cover

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Reward Gateway discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial Wellbeing Scheme

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Staff Recognition Initiatives

Our Values

We are looking for someone who lives our values:

Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence

If you can tick six or more of the qualities below, we'd love to hear from you:

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

Join Us

Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We celebrate diversity and strive to create an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a disability, health condition, learning difficulty or any support needs during the recruitment process, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments—just let us know.

Please check your email regularly, including junk/spam folders, as initial contact may be made by email.

Apply today and start your journey with Real Life Options — where you make the difference.

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