Outreach Support Worker - Leeds

Bedspace Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedspace is recruiting a dedicated support worker to assist young people and families in gaining independence across Yorkshire, including Calderdale, Bradford, Kirklees and Leeds. You will manage a caseload, liaise with social workers and healthcare professionals, and write detailed reports on independent living skills.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are essential as travel across the region is required.

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to work towards NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care.
• Requires safeguarding knowledge and good computer literacy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with young people and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users and help build independent living skills.
• Liaise with social workers, healthcare practitioners and police as needed.
• Write detailed reports assessing service users’ independent living skills.

Skills

Full driving licence

Access to a vehicle for business use

Safeguarding knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

About The Role

We oversee semi-independent accommodation and outreach services covering Yorkshire County, managing 30+ properties in cities like Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Rotherham, Halifax, Huddersfield and Hull, with ongoing expansion. We support 40+ young individuals who we care for and support at home, imparting skills for independent living. Our focus includes delivering ASDAN, the education program we use to address essential independence skills. We operate within a disciplined team, ensuring optimal outcomes through regular updates and active participation in statutory meetings. Our referrals come from trusted sources such as Local Authority placements teams, including Care Leavers Service, Separated Children, and Adult Services.

Due to the areas this role covers a car driver with a vehicle is essential. The team covers Calderdale, Bradford, Kirklees and Leeds areas but are growing therefore travel flexibility is required. Business mileage is paid at 45p per mile.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about this sector, looking to make a difference with our service users and will be looking for a challenging but rewarding role.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience supporting (not care) young people or families with complex needs to gain independence.
• Travel is essential so must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle insured for business use.
• Must be prepared to travel throughout Yorkshire . This role will cover Calderdale, Bradford, Kirklees and Leeds
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding adults and children.
• Have or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
• Computer literate.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Key Duties

• Managing a caseload of Service Users, helping to build independent living skills.
• Liaising with relevant professionals such as Social Workers, Healthcare practitioners and the Police.
• Writing detailed reports which assess a service user's independent living skills.
• Completely weekly inspections of Service User's properties.
• Support with accessing and maintaining education/employment.
• Promote physical, mental and emotional well-being, de-escalating challenging situations when they arise.
• Signposting to appropriate services as required, including mental health, drug rehabilitation services, counselling and education.

About Bedspace

We are Bedspace. Our mission is simple - to transform the lives of the people we support. Our team of 300+ people work to provide housing and support packages to our service users. In 2024, we celebrated our 25th anniversary, during 25 years of Bedspace we’ve supported over 24,000 people to transform their lives.

Safeguarding & Compliance

At Bedspace, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. This role involves direct work with children and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of our rigorous recruitment and selection process, we carry out comprehensive vetting checks—including an Enhanced DBS and employment references—to ensure all appointed individuals are suitable to work with the people we support.

If you are offered the role, references will be requested for all positions involving work with children or vulnerable adults. You must also provide a full employment history in your CV, with clear explanations for any gaps.

Sponsorship

Please note that Bedspace is currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Salary

£26,829.86 per year

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

Yorkshire