Disability Support Worker

Birmingham Voluntary Sector Council; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic youth work charity in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a passionate Disability Support Worker to join their team. The role involves providing essential support and engaging activities to disabled individuals, ensuring safety and fun participation. With a commitment to inclusivity and safeguarding, the charity offers a friendly work environment. If you want to make a difference, apply by completing the application form, as CVs are not accepted.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting disabled individuals is preferred.
• Ability to provide tailored support to meet diverse needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support disabled individuals with engaging activities.
• Ensure safety and inclusion during activities.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality support.

Skills

Enthusiasm for working with disabled individuals

Team collaboration

Motivation to deliver inclusive activities

Job description

YMCA, closing date: 5th January, by 9am.

Salary: £12,842 p.a. (FTE £26,208 p.a.)
Hours: 18 hours a week, plus 1 Saturday a month
Contract: Permanent

Location: Sutton Coldfield

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Do you want to make a big difference to the lives of children, young people and adults with disabilities living in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham?

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Disability Support Worker as part of a dedicated team supporting disabled people to thrive and live vibrant lives.

In this interesting and varied role, you’ll collaborate as a team to provide stimulating, engaging activities and tailored support to meet the needs of people with different ages and abilities, so if you’re motivated to help us deliver inclusive activities then we want to hear from you.

As a dynamic youth work charity, keeping children and adults at risk safe is part of everything we do. You’ll help us do this whilst making sure everyone has fun and can participate. We believe in leading the way to make our community and the world more inclusive. We are a friendly, inclusive organisation with policies, working arrangements and benefits that support staff wellbeing and learning.

To apply for this role, you need to complete our application form and explain how you meet the person specification as outlined in the job description. We do not accept CVs.

For an application pack, please email [e-mail]

We expect interviews to be held at our Sutton Coldfield office on the week commencing 12th January 2026. Please apply asap. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early without notice if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

YMCA Sutton Coldfield is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment. This is reflected in our recruitment and vetting processes which includes asking candidates to provide information about any gaps in employment, pre‑employment checks, including references, an identity check, right to work in the UK and proof of qualifications.

An Enhanced criminal records check is required for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self‑disclosure.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all we do. We aim to grow an inclusive workforce where everyone feels welcome irrespective of age, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or social‑economic backgrounds.

YMCA Sutton Coldfield is a registered charity in England (1008752)