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:
Support Worker
- 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).
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- 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
Working for our organisation
St. Anne's wants to reward its employees for their hard work. Employee benefits include;
- Rising 20 to 25 days plus statutory bank holidays
- 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development
- Cycle To Work scheme
- Refer A Friend recruitment initiative
- Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period
- Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Discounted income protection scheme
- Free car parking at most services
- Free life assurance cover
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
St. Anne’s is working to actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We want people from underrepresented groups such as disabled, black and ethnic minority, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, and non-binary (LGBTQ+) communities to apply for all our roles.
St. Anne's is a Disability Confident employer. We are actively working to recruit and retain people with disabilities and long-term health conditions into our work force. If you are an applicant who has a disability, you will be offered an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job. Please contact recruitment on 0113 243 5151 opt 5 if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Support Worker Kelso Road, Leeds- Part Time & Casual Hours employer: St Anne's Community Services
St Anne’s Community Services is an exceptional employer, dedicated to empowering lives through person-centred care. With a strong focus on values-driven practices, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and meaningful engagement. Working across the UK, you will have the unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career in a rewarding charity environment.
Contact Details:
St Anne's Community Services Recruitment Team
