Female Outreach Support Worker

Mencap; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking Female Outreach Support Workers in Leeds to provide support for a young woman with learning disabilities. This role involves community support and tailored emotional assistance. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to help. Flexible shifts are available, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

24 days of paid holiday

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support a young woman with learning disabilities in the community.
• Help her access activities and provide emotional support.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Passion for supporting others

Ability to travel on public transport

Swimming ability

Education

Up-to-date training in epilepsy and autism

Job description

Job Advert

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Female Outreach Support Workers to join our incredible team in Leeds. Applicants must be able to travel to Pudsey (LS28) and Cookridge (LS16).

As an Outreach Support Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a young woman with learning disabilities. You’ll be supporting her in the community, helping her access activities and providing emotional and practical support tailored to her unique needs.

Job Advertisement: Personal Assistant (PA). We are looking for dedicated Personal Assistants to support a young woman in accessing her chosen activities in the community.

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine passion for supporting others
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities
• Preferably holds up‑to‑date training in epilepsy and autism, completed within the last 3 years. Full training in both areas will be provided.
• Must be able to travel on public transport and walk distances to, from and between bus stops
• Must be able to swim

Contract Options:

• Part‑time: 2 x 17.5 hours per week
• Flexible hours based on availability and individual needs

Shift Times:

• Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Times may vary depending on the individual's activities and support needs
• Flexibility is essential

Ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference? Apply now!

*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

*Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high‑street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest‑free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document and the link below: https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/benefits.aspx T&C's apply based on contract.

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carer's. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
• Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes.
• Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long‑term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.