Support Worker
Real Life Options, Upper Wortley, Leeds
Support Worker
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Real Life Options, Upper Wortley, Leeds
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 17 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 320ea5d3a04849a79477c6e5f346b82b
Location ref: Upper Wortley, Leeds
Full Job Description
As an Experienced Support Worker, you'll empower individuals to make their own choices, reach their goals, and live as independently as possible. You'll provide compassionate, person-centred support that promotes dignity, respect, and choice every step of the way.
Your role will include supporting with:
Day-to-day living tasks
Personal care
Medication administration
Social integration and community activities
Hobbies, interests, and fun themed events
Attending appointments
Building positive relationships and supporting emotional wellbeing
Our Strawberry Lane service supports three gentlemen with varying levels of autism, requiring patience, understanding, and strong observation skills. The environment can be intense, so this role suits someone who can remain calm, attentive, and confident assessing risks in the moment.
You'll also be comfortable working independently during parts of the shift.
Experience with autism and/or relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ) are preferred - but not essential. We'll provide full accredited training, and we can support you to complete your NVQ., Honest - Good Communicator - Strong Values - Flexible - Passionate -
Self-Motivated - Reliable - Caring - Inclusive
Do you have a passion for making a difference? Join our dedicated team at Strawberry Lane and support three gentlemen living in a supported living environment, helping them live full, meaningful, and independent lives.
This service provides 24-hour support, so candidates must have full availability for shifts.
Example shift patterns include:
8:00am - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 10:00pm
11:30am - 6:30pm
9:30am - 3:30pm
12:00pm - 7:00pm
You may support more than one gentleman during a single shift, depending on service needs. Occasional waking nights may also be required.
A full clean UK driving licence is essential to drive the Motability vehicles.
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
What You'll Get in Return
We're proud to offer a generous rewards package, including:
A minimum of 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time)
Fully accredited training to help you excel
Employer-contributed pension scheme
Mileage paid at 35p per mile (up to 10,000 miles per year)
Additional benefits include:
Health Cash Plan (contracted staff)
️ £10,000 Life Cover
Employee Assistance Programme (incl. counselling & financial support)
️ Access to discounts via Reward Gateway
Financial Wellbeing Scheme