Equity Support Worker - Empowering young people with disabilities to live independently
Company: Disability Solutions
Salary: from £25,878 a year, pro rata
Hours: Part-time
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7NY
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 26 Oct 2026
Closing date: 25 Nov 2026
Change Lives. Build Futures. Create Possibilities.
Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their goals and live life without limits?
At Disability Solutions West Midlands, we're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Equity Support Worker to join our award-winning team and help deliver our Life Without Limits project, supporting young people with disabilities aged 16-25 across Stoke-on-Trent as they prepare for independent living.
This is your opportunity to make a genuine difference every day by helping young people build confidence, develop life skills, and make informed choices about their futures.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver person-centred enablement support
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
- Undertake assessments and co-produced action planning
- Provide one-to-one mentoring and practical guidance
- Facilitate informed decision-making and independence
- Help deliver engaging workshops and group activities
- Support transitions from family homes or local authority care into independent living
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity. Thanks to our exceptionally low staff turnover, vacancies within our team don't arise often. For decades, Disability Solutions West Midlands has been championing the rights, independence, and aspirations of disabled people. You'll be joining a respected, values-led charity that is recognised for delivering outstanding services across the region.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £25,878 (pro rata)
- Employer pension contribution
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on-site parking
- Complimentary refreshments
- Supportive and friendly team culture
- Opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community
Key Dates
- Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 30 November 2026
- Interviews: Friday 4 December 2026
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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