Job Description

Are you ready for the most fulfilling job of your life?

Join our team at Burton Street Foundation: an ever-growing community hub in Sheffield that welcomes over 250 wonderful clients. We're on the lookout for caring people who are passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health conditions and autism.

As a Support Worker in our Adult Services team, you'll help create meaningful experiences through art, music, sports, drama, dancing, writing, learning together, games, domestic skills and BIG events (we have many - our clients love them!).

Your goal? To boost confidence and enjoyment among our clients, encourage self-expression, and inspire them that everyone has a part to play - our guiding motto. Oh, and we want you to have lots of fun too!

What You'll Be Doing:

Support adults in creative group sessions. We have Film Crew, Dance Your Socks Off, Lunch Bunch, Campfire Stories, Drama Llama, Talent Show, Art Beat, Radio Burton Street... too many to list! Support adults in the community - the world is truly yours Use creative activities to promote wellbeing, fun, learning and inclusion Help build independence, confidence and communication Provide emotional, behavioural and physical support Be a consistent, caring presence; a special person in our clients' lives

You'll Be Great If You Have:

Experience supporting people with PMLD, mental health conditions and/or autism - although this is not essential as full training will be given. Compassion, reliability and a genuine commitment to making a difference are our top priorities. Proven creative skills- whether that's in art, music, sport or other fields Emotional intelligence, empathy, and excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable but not essential: creative arts qualifications, NVQs in Health & Social Care

Why Work Here?

Join a friendly, welcoming and genuinely values-led team with the highest standards of care Enjoy working in a community-first organisationthat puts people first - including you Competitive pay that increases with time in the role Work in a fun, colourful, dynamic environment (or chilled-out relaxing space if you're in one of our sensory zones) where no two days are the same!*

About Burton Street Foundation

Burton Street Foundation is a vital community centre in Sheffield. Set in a beautifully preserved 1860s heritage site in Hillsborough, we offer disability services, vibrant business spaces for rent or hire, and welcoming community facilities including our own cafe.

Since 1998, we've been shaping our unique workplace culture. It's the place where people with disabilities can live their happiest lives, enjoy a huge variety of activities, learn creatively and express themselves with confidence. We also want our staff to live their best lives too and flourish with us.

How to Apply:

Please note: YOU CAN ONLY APPLY FOR THIS JOB THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. Please do not send a CV through Indeed. Visit our website below and follow the instructions:

https://burtonstreet.org.uk/vacancies/support-worker-adult/

Return the completed application form to katherine.torr@burtonstreet.org.uk. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

CLOSING DATE: 5 January 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60-12.90 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 36 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/05/2026