Support Worker

Specialist Homecare Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 refer a friend bonus

Perkbox benefits

Employee wellbeing package

Free specialist training

Ongoing training & coaching

Progression opportunities

Pension enrolment

Paid holiday

Sick pay

Weekly pay

Job summary

Specialist Homecare Group in Leeds is seeking experienced support workers to provide 2:1 support for a young woman in her own home. The role focuses on person-centred care, daily living skills, and safe engagement in activities, with PBS plans and risk assessments guiding practice.

You will be part of a team including managers and practitioners, delivering compassionate, patient, and consistent support tailored to her needs and interests.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with autism and mental health needs.
• Trauma-informed care approaches understood.
• Calm, consistent, reassuring support.
• Able to follow structured care plans and risk management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build daily living skills and independence for the individual.
• Follow PBS plans, care plans and risk assessments as part of a dedicated team.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and engagement in the community and activities.
• Collaborate with service manager, team leaders and PBS practitioner.

Skills

Autism support

Mental health support

Trauma-informed care

Structured care plans

Risk management

Calm and reassuring

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Care Certificate

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

Job Description: Support Worker

Due to growth and development within our services we have several opportunities to welcome experienced health and social care professionals to our supported living services in Leeds area.

HOURS: 1 x 36 & 1 x Bank Hours

Pay: £14.50

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 awarded (T&C's apply)

We are looking for experienced, compassionate support workers to provide 2:1 support for a 21-year-old woman in her own home.

This is a highly person-centred role, supporting a young woman with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), alongside a background of mental health and trauma-related needs.

Please note we are not a recruitment agency.

Role Description

We are committed to Equal opportunities. The role of a Home not Hospital support worker is integral to enabling individuals to meet their personal goals, develop life and coping skills, form and maintain relationships and manage all aspects of daily life including personal care and medication, following PBS plans, care plans and risk assessments. The role includes working as part of a dedicated team which includes the service manager, team leaders and PBS practitioner.

About the Individual

She is a creative, warm and engaging young woman with a great sense of humour who enjoys building positive relationships with those who support her.

Her interests include:

• Art, drawing and creative activities
• Drama and expressive activities
• Listening to music
• Watching Disney films
• Reading
• Going to the cinema
• Spending time with cats

She benefits from staff who are patient, understanding and able to engage with her interests in a meaningful and encouraging way.

Goals and Outcomes

Support workers will play a key role in helping her to:

• Build confidence and independence in daily living
• Express herself through creative and enjoyable activities
• Maintain emotional wellbeing and stability
• Engage safely in the community, including leisure activities
• Develop routines and structure that meet her needs
• Feel safe, understood and valued within her home

To be part of our team, do you have the following qualities?

• Have experience supporting individuals with autism and mental health needs
• Understand trauma-informed care approaches
• Can provide consistent, calm and reassuring support
• Are able to recognise and respond sensitively to anxiety and compulsive behaviours
• Can follow structured care plans and risk management strategies
• Are confident working alongside external professionals where required
• Experience in complex care, mental health, forensic or psychiatric settings
• A strong understanding of autism and person-centred support
• Ability to build trusting, therapeutic relationships
• Confidence in working within structured support plans
• A genuine passion for making a positive difference
• Calm, patient and emotionally aware
• Creative and willing to engage in activities
• Reliable and committed to consistency
• Respectful of individuality and communication styles

What's in it for you!?

• £250 when you introduce a Friend *
• Perkbox benefit (Shopping & groceries savings)
• Employee wellbeing assistance package (EAP & Virtual GP)
• Free specialist training
• Ongoing training & coaching
• Opportunities to progress & develop
• Pension enrolment
• Paid holiday
• Sick pay
• Weekly Pay

Schedule:

• Shift work over a 7-day period including bank holidays
• 12-hour shifts
  • 8am – 8pm day shift
  • 8pm – 8am waking night shift
• Overtime

Licence/Certification:

• Care Certificate
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)

*Refer a friend bonus is payable at

• £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their first shift.
• £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their probation period.

Website: Specialist Homecare Group | Personalised Home & Complex Care

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