SMILE Outreach worker x 2 posts CDC
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Stirling Resource Hub
15/03/2026
SMILE Outreach worker x 2 posts CDC
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary
Grade 5 £25,178 Pro rata
Contractual hours
30
Basis
Part time
Region
Doncaster
Job category/type
Care
Date posted
20/02/2026
Job reference
REQ22122
Job description
Based at: Stirling Resource Hub & Cantley SMILE
Salary: Grade 5 £25,178 Pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent, Part time, 30 hours per week
Post 1 is for Stirling SMILE
Post 2 is for Cantley SMILE
Closing Date: 15th March 2026
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
There's never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council.
We are passionate about Doncaster - it's a great place to live, do business and visit.
We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK's best-connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don't just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.
These are exciting times for Doncaster, with our Borough Strategy priorities to make Doncaster an attractive and secure place to live with support for our most vulnerable residents to enable people to enjoy life with their families and communities.
SMILE Day Opportunities provide support in an enabling environment to engage, empower and enhance individuals' lives.
SMILE stands for Supportive, multi ability, intergenerational, life experiences
* Are you creative, responsive and flexible?
* Are you looking for a new challenge?
* Do you enjoy doing something different?
* Do you enjoy meeting new people?
* Can you make a difference to someone's day?
If this is, you then why not apply for a SMILE outreach worker post.
We have 13 SMILES borough wide. We offer weekly day opportunities to adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, older people and people living with dementia. We deliver a range of fulfilling and innovative activities to adults of all ages who attend Doncaster SMILE Day services. Services are open 5 days per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm.
We are recruiting to two 30hr Outreach Worker positions, these posts are required initially for Cantley SMILE in the Cantley area and Stirling SMILE in the town centre, although on occasion successful candidates may be required to cover at different SMILEs throughout the city.
We are looking for someone who has:
* Good communication and organisational skills
* Is willing to train and enhance knowledge and skills
* Is an enthusiastic and caring individual.
* A good team member
* Ability to work without direct supervision.
We will offer you a comprehensive training package, on the job training within a supportive team and the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications.
You will have the opportunity to support people to achieve their chosen outcomes and meet their goals.
In exceptional circumstances, you will be asked to volunteer to help the residents of Doncaster, which may involve weekend and night working.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 16th March 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 23rd March 2026.
For an informal chat please contact Sheron Lawton or Melanie Muldoon-Hall
Email: or melanie.muldoon-
This post involves working with children/ adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at
Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email or visit their website for further details.
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.
SMILE Outreach worker x 2 posts CDC