Support Worker, Mental Health

Overview

Support Worker – Leeds Outreach | £12.21 per hour | Part-Time & Relief Hours Available (up to 30 hours per week)

• 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.

• People with autism and/or learning disabilities
• Mental health disorders and personality disorders
• Behaviours that challenge
• Forensic backgrounds

• 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

• MAPPA training
• Anthony Bainbridge training (or similar)

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.

• 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

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

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.