Overview
Support Worker – Leeds Outreach | £12.21 per hour | Part-Time & Relief Hours Available (up to 30 hours per week)
Responsibilities
* Support diverse individuals in the community and in their own homes to help them live more independently.
* Assist with daily living tasks (e.g. meal prep, personal care, budgeting).
* Support social activities (e.g. swimming, gym, rugby games, concerts; some may be in the evenings).
* Build life skills and confidence; promote choice, dignity, and independence.
* Risk-assess situations and support positive behaviour.
* Follow person-centred plans and tailor support to each individual’s needs, routines and aspirations.
Who We Support
* People with autism and/or learning disabilities
* Mental health disorders and personality disorders
* Behaviours that challenge
* Forensic backgrounds
What We’re Looking For
Desirable Experience
* Understanding of mental health conditions and behaviours of concern
* Experience supporting individuals with complex or forensic needs
* Confidence working with safeguarding, grooming behaviours, or MAPPA cases
Desirable Training
* MAPPA training
* Anthony Bainbridge training (or similar)
Working Hours
A variety of day and evening shifts available (including weekends). Typical shift times between 8:00am and 9:30pm (some flexibility may be required). Lone working and shift work involved. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
What You’ll Get in Return
* 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time)
* Fully accredited training to help you thrive
* Employer-contributed pension scheme
* Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
* £10,000 Life Cover
* Free Employee Assistance Programme (incl. counselling & financial support)
* Access to discounts via our Reward Gateway
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Financial Wellbeing Scheme
* Refer-a-Friend Bonus
* Staff Recognition Programmes
Our Values
We’re looking for someone who truly lives our values of: Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence
If you tick six or more of the qualities below, we’d love to hear from you:
* Honest
* Good Communicator
* Strong Values
* Flexible
* Passionate
* Self-Motivated
* Reliable
* Caring
* Inclusive
Join Us
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know – we’re happy to help.
Please check your email (including junk/spam folders) as initial contact may be via email.
Apply today and start your journey with Real Life Options – where you make the difference.
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