Support Worker

3 days ago


Barnsley, United Kingdom Wellspring Academy Trust Full time

**About this Role**:
**Support Worker**
**Barnsley, South Yorkshire**
**£19,192 - £19,493 Actual annual salary working 38 weeks per annum**
**33 hours p/w term time ONLY including 10 additional days**

Opening Doors is a Community Interest Company established in collaboration with Greenacre School. We aim to provide a diverse timetable of activities to support young adults with learning difficulties to reach their potential. We work towards targets chosen by the service users and look to improve independence, life skills and communication to give young adults the best opportunities in life. Opening Doors supports young adults aged 19-35 to access the wider community, complete work experience, activities and attend leisure facilities.

As a Support worker you will play an important role in supporting the social and personal development of Service Users at this unique small provision in Barnsley. Our Service Users may have a range of additional needs. This role can include gathering resources for activities, planning activities, completing records, supporting and managing behaviour, supervising group activities and supporting service users' health and wellbeing.

**THE CANDIDATE**
- Experience in a similar setting in a similar role
- Experience working with younger people with additional needs
- Ability to use a range of strategies to support positive behaviour and self-regulation
- Strong communication and IT skills
- Genuine interest and passion to make a difference in the lives of young people

**SALARY/ HOURS**Starting salary for this Support Worker role is £19,192 actual annual salary working 33 hours per week Mon-Fri term time only + 10 additional days _(as agreed with the service manager out of term)_ + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust

If this post isn't suitable for you then please review our other vacancies.


  • Senior Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Barnsley, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Job Reference: 79574 Posted: Wednesday 5th February 2025 Closing Date**:Thursday 20th February 2025** **Up to £12.94 per hour** **Royston, Barnsley** **Full-Time** Are you passionate about delivering high quality, engaging, respectful and dignified care and support to individuals? If so, you might be the person we are looking for. We have an exciting...

  • Senior Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Barnsley, United Kingdom CREATIVE SUPPORT Full time

    We are seeking a warm, caring senior support worker to provide personalised care and support in, our extra care services Westmeads in Royston and Fitzwilliam Court in Hoyland, Barnsley, which enables older people to maintain an active and independent lifestyle. xsabvtc This service enables older people to maintain their wellbeing and to enjoy an active and...

  • Support Worker

    6 days ago


    Barnsley, United Kingdom Millennium Support Full time

    **Looking for a **new career** with a **rewarding purpose **where every day is different?** **Or do you work in a care/support role and want to **fulfill lives** for a person centred organisation that promotes indepdence?** **We have new oppourunities available at our service in Cudworth, Barnsley!** **At Millennium Support, we specialise in supporting...

  • Senior Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Barnsley, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    We are seeking a warm, caring senior support worker to provide personalised care and support in, our extra care services Westmeads in Royston and Fitzwilliam Court in Hoyland, Barnsley, which enables older people to maintain an active and independent lifestyle. This service enables older people to maintain their wellbeing and to enjoy an active and...

  • Senior Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Barnsley, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    OverviewWe are seeking a warm, caring senior support worker to provide personalised care and support in our extra care services Westmeads in Royston and Fitzwilliam Court in Hoyland, Barnsley, enabling older people to maintain an active and independent lifestyle.This service helps older people maintain their wellbeing and to enjoy an active and independent...

  • Senior Support Worker

    4 weeks ago


    Barnsley, United Kingdom Creative Support Ltd Full time

    We are seeking a warm, caring senior support worker to provide personalised care and support in, our extra care services Westmeads in Royston and Fitzwilliam Court in Hoyland, Barnsley, which enables older people to maintain an active and independent lifestyle. This service enables older people to maintain their wellbeing and to enjoy an active and...

  • Support Worker

    6 days ago


    Barnsley, United Kingdom Flexi Care & Support Ltd Full time

    An exciting position has become available for full time support workers to join our friendly team based in Barnsley supporting adults and children with acquired brain injuries; learning disabilities and Autism. You will earn £12.50/£13.50 ( pay increase pending) and should have a flexible and innovative approach to their work and be able to facilitate and...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Barnsley, United Kingdom Drive In Days Full time

    **Support Worker - Barnsley** **£10 - £13 an hour weekly pay** We are in search for Support Workers in the S70 area of Barnsley. We currently have up to 60 hours of work available on a weekly basis and we are able to offer days/nights. **Key Duties** - Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of the residents -...

  • Support Worker

    1 week ago


    Barnsley, United Kingdom Local Care Force Full time

    Local Care Force are actively seeking motivated Support Workers who are focused on providing exceptional standards of person centred care. As a Support Worker, you could be working in the following type of services; Supported Living, Mental Health Hospitals, Hostels, LD residential, Day Centres, Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centres, and Community work. You will...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Barnsley, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

    **Job Advert**: *** **We are looking for Support Workers to join our Service based in Darfield on a permanent, full time basis.** As a Support Worker, flexibility is key both for yourself and for the service as you may be required to work a variety of different shifts throughout the week/weekends including mornings, evenings and sleep ins. You will also be...