Outreach Support Worker - Leeds

Bedspace; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedspace seeks a dedicated support worker to assist young people and families in gaining independence across Yorkshire. You will manage caseloads, liaise with social workers, healthcare professionals and police, and write detailed reports assessing independent living skills.

The role requires a full driving licence with access to a business-insured vehicle, willingness to travel across Calderdale, Bradford, Kirklees and Leeds, and a strong grasp of safeguarding for both adults and children.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people or families with complex needs to gain independence.
• Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle insured for business use.
• Willing to travel throughout Yorkshire, covering 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.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Driving licence

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding awareness

Travel flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

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 .

About You

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.

• 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.
• 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

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About Us

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.

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.

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

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Salary Details: Salary Details:

£27,536.25-£31,470 per year depending on experience and appointed grade