Support Worker Job descriptionCity Wide Care Alarms is the most popular care alarm service provider in Sheffield that currently supports over 8,000 people across the whole of Sheffield, helping to keep them safe, secure and independent in their own home.The service is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.We are looking to appoint support workers to join our team. We have 3 vacancies.27 hours (night post)30 hours15 hoursYou must have Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent qualification/ willingness to undertake and a full driving licence. Vehicles are provided.If successful, you will work according to a rota pattern that includes working one weekend in four weeks and Bank Holidays. You will be paid at an enhanced rate for ‘unsociable hours’.You will be part of a team who respond to people’s emergencies. The majority of calls are to people who have fallen. You will need good communication skills and be able to write brief reports.We are based at Priory Offices at Darnall, off street parking is available.Full training will be given.All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.For any questions or further information, please do not hesitate to contact Steve Cullen, Team Manager, at or 01142420351.We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out moreWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.As you may be asked to drive a Council vehicle, an ability to drive is essential
