Support Worker

Job description

Children Looked After (CLA) is an outstanding place to work – and we have the Ofsted rating to prove it

Due to internal promotion, we are seeking a dynamic and committed Support Worker to join our dedicated team and help achieve the best outcomes for care-experienced children and young people.

As a Support Worker in CLA, you'll never have a dull moment. Our diverse caseload includes young people with a range of plans for their future – from adoption and foster care to residential homes and independent living. You will:

• Support children and young people with family time, life story work, and wellbeing activities.
• Assist with practical tasks such as passport applications, transporting children and belongings, and organising resources.
• Make referrals, support life appreciation days, and contribute to duty work.
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with young people, supporting them through highs and lows.

This role offers varied learning experiences, enabling you to develop assessment and direct work skills in a supportive environment. You'll work with young people from diverse backgrounds, making every day both challenging and rewarding.

• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent) – essential.
• Significant experience working with vulnerable children and young people in a social work setting.
• Understanding of the impact of trauma, neglect, and early adversity on adolescents.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and provide consistent support.

• Outstanding Ofsted-rated service.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive team environment where children are at the heart of everything we do.

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Apply today and help us make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.

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 Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.

Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.

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 more on our New job evaluation process to be introduced at Sheffield City Council | Sheffield City Council

Job reference

REQ003856

Date posted

26/11/2025

Application closing date

10/12/2025

Location

Sheffield

Salary

Grade 5 £30,024 - £32,597

Package

1 Permanent Position

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Blank

Job category/type

Children's Social Care