35 hours per week
£12.71 per hour Leeds - working across services so drivers preferred Forensic experience essential
Are you a caring, motivated individual looking for a role where no two days are the same—and where you can genuinely make a difference every day?
We’re looking for a Forensic Support Worker to join our Leeds Outreach team, supporting individuals with a wide range of needs in the community and their own homes.
About the Role
You’ll be supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs—including forensic backgrounds and behaviours of concern.
This is a hands-on, person-centred role where you’ll help people live as independently as possible while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
Support may include:
Daily living support and personal care
Managing finances, budgeting, and shopping
Meal preparation
Risk assessing situations and following tailored support plans
Supporting individuals to stay active and social
💡 The people we support love getting out and about—this could include:
Swimming
Gym sessions
Rugby games
Concerts and evenings out
So you’ll need to be energetic and happy to get involved.
The role will involve working in multiple locations so drivers would be preferred.
What We’re Looking For
✅ Essential experience in:
Forensic or criminal backgrounds
Grooming behaviours
Mental health and personality disorders
Managing challenging behaviour
✨ Desirable (but not essential):
MAPPA Training
Anthony Bainbridge Training
You’ll also need to be confident:
Following detailed support plans
Working independently in the community
Adapting your approach for each individual
Hours & Flexibility
Shifts include:
9am - 4pm
9am - 5pm
Includes weekends on a rota basis so full availability is required
Hours may vary dependant on certain activities
🔒 An enhanced adult DBS is required.
What You’ll Get
✔️ 28 days annual leave (pro rata, including bank holidays)
✔️ Ongoing accredited training
✔️ Employer pension scheme
Everything we do is built around: Respect • Honesty • Responsibility • Excellence
Could This Be You?
If you can tick 6 or more of these, we’d love to hear from you:
✔ Honest
✔ Strong communicator
✔ Values-driven
✔ Flexible
✔ Passionate
✔ Self-motivated
✔ Reliable
✔ Caring
✔ Inclusive
📩 Please note: We’ll usually contact applicants by email—so keep an eye on your inbox (and junk folder!).
Equality & Inclusion
Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We celebrate diversity and strive to create an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
If you have a disability, health condition, learning difficulty or any support needs during the recruitment process, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments — just let us know.