Support Worker in West Yorkshire inWest Yorkshire PUBLISHED TUE 28 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.21 per hour
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Real Life Options rYgRHx1AA
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 28 October 2025 Salary: £12.21 per hour Hours: Part time Closing date: 25 November 2025 Location: West Yorkshire, LS11 7HL Company: Real Life Options Job type: Permanent Job reference: ORG37MHLeeORJS281025 Apply for this job Summary Support Worker Leeds Outreach £12.21 per hour Part-Time & Relief Hours Available (up to 30 hours per week) Make a Real Difference Every Day! Are you a caring, motivated individual looking for more than just a job? Do you want a role where no two days are the same, and where you can genuinely change lives? If so, Real Life Options is looking for you to join our amazing team in Leeds Outreach. About the Role We support a diverse range of individuals in the community and in their own homes – each with their own unique needs and goals. You’ll help people live more independently by supporting with: Daily living tasks (e.g. meal prep, personal care, budgeting) Social activities (e.g. swimming, gym, rugby games, concerts – sometimes during evenings) Building life skills and confidence Promoting choice, dignity, and independence Risk-assessing situations and supporting positive behaviour This is a person-centred role, where you’ll be empowered to tailor your support to each individual’s needs, routines and aspirations. Who We Support People with a variety of needs including: Autism & learning disabilities Mental health disorders & personality disorders Behaviours that challenge Forensic backgrounds You’ll need to follow clear, structured support plans and work confidently both independently and as part of a team. ✅ What We’re Looking For Desireable 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 We value our team and offer a range of great benefits, including: 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. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.

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