Support Worker Kelso Road, Leeds- Part Time & Casual Hours

Job overview

Support Worker

Kelso Road Leeds

Starting salary £12.71ph

Rising to £12.91 after successful completion of probation , increasing to £13.45 after a further 12 months in post for contracted hours. We are currently recruiting for the following role:

• Part Time (30 hours/week)
• Casual Hours

40 Kelso Road is a supported living service for five males, offering high-quality, structured support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. Staff provide consistent, person-centred support to promote independence, routine, and emotional well-being.

The role encompasses a mixture of morning, late and sleep in shifts including weekend and bank holiday working.

St Anne’s Community Services supports nearly 2,000 vulnerable adults across the North of England and is proud to embody the values of being Person-Centred, Respectful, Open, Understanding, and Dedicated (PROUD).

Main duties of the job

• Supporting individuals with daily living skills, emotional regulation, personal development and meaningful activities
• Supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs
• Delivering consistent 1:1 support and promoting independence
• Supporting communication needs, using person-centred and adaptive approaches
• Managing behaviours of concern using Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) principles
• Completing and reviewing accurate daily recordings, support plans, risk assessments, and incident reports
• Working sleep-ins and weekends as part of a 24/7 rota
• Support with medication administration
• Working collaboratively with families, professionals, and multidisciplinary teams

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Bringing creativity and a can-do approach, you will personify our values of being Person-Centred, Respectful, Open, Understanding and Dedicated (PROUD)

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism
• Patience, emotional resilience, and a calm communication style
• Ability to support individuals to develop skills, confidence, and independence
• Experience with PBS and autism approaches
• Strong safeguarding awareness and professional boundaries
• Strong de-escalation skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Resilience, compassion, and excellent communication skills
• Ability to build trusting, therapeutic relationships
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk assessments, and professional boundaries

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.