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South Yorkshire

Support Work jobs in Sheffield.

Support workers underpin supported living, mental health recovery, learning disability and homelessness services, often on rotas that need short-notice cover. Actionus books support workers and senior support workers onto locum, temporary and permanent contracts with weekly online timesheets and weekly pay.

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Hiring in Sheffield

What the Sheffield market looks like.

Sheffield combines one of the largest teaching hospital groups in England with a standalone children's trust and a dedicated mental health and social care provider. South Yorkshire's towns sit close together, so Rotherham, Barnsley and Chesterfield work is commonly picked up by Sheffield-based candidates.

Major employers in South Yorkshire

  • —Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Rotherham · Barnsley · Doncaster · Chesterfield · Worksop

Typical settings

  • Supported living
  • Mental health recovery services
  • Learning disability services
  • Homelessness and housing support

Common specialities

  • Mental health
  • Learning disabilities
  • Autism
  • Challenging behaviour
  • Substance misuse
  • Waking nights

Questions

Support Work work in Sheffield, answered.

What support work jobs are available in Sheffield?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent support work roles across Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire area, including supported living, mental health recovery services, learning disability services. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire support workers in Sheffield?
Actionus works with social care employers across Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring support workers.
What registration do I need to work as a support work professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Sheffield?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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