Support Worker

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

About us

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 14,000 employees working to support communities across Leeds. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining talented people who reflect our values, promote inclusion, and help deliver our ambition of supporting residents to live independent, fulfilling lives.

 

Employer: Leeds City Council

Position: Support Worker

Salary: £21,189 – £21,969

Job Type: Permanent 

Work location: Leeds, United Kingdom 

 

 

 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with generous annual leave plus statutory holidays
• ‎Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with strong employer contributions
• ‎Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (subject to service needs)
• ‎Clear career pathways with continuous professional development opportunities
• ‎Funded training including Level 2 and Level 3 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeships
• ‎A supportive working environment focused on wellbeing, growth, and inclusion

Other Benefits:

• Wide range of staff wellbeing and financial benefits
• ‎Opportunities to work across diverse communities
• ‎Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice
• ‎Supportive supervision, training, and appraisal processes
• ‎Inclusive recruitment approach welcoming applicants from all backgrounds

Your Role Will Include:

As a Support Worker within our Extra Care Services, you will provide person-centred support to adults aged 55+ in their own homes. Your role is vital in helping customers maintain independence, build confidence, and remain active within their communities. You will work as part of a dedicated team, supporting daily living, personal care, medication management, social inclusion, and recovery-focused goals, while collaborating closely with families, carers, and professionals.

What We’re Looking For:

• We are seeking compassionate, motivated individuals who:
• ‎Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• ‎Demonstrate empathy, patience, and respect for others
• ‎Can work independently and as part of a team
• ‎Use a person-centred, strengths-based approach
• ‎Are flexible, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning
• ‎Have experience (or interest) in health and social care settings
• ‎Are willing to complete required training, including the Care Certificate and Adult Care apprenticeships
• ‎Share Leeds City Council’s values around equality, diversity, safeguarding, and wellbeing
  

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a real difference every day. As a Support Worker with Leeds City Council, you’ll empower people to live independently, stay connected to their communities, and achieve their personal goals. If you’re passionate about helping others, value teamwork, and want a rewarding career with genuine progression and purpose, this role offers the chance to truly change lives—including your own.

 

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

 

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

 

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you’ll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

 

Benefits

• Annual leave
• Company pension
• Flexible schedule

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you’re interested in this role, CLICK HERE and apply now!