Support Worker – Leeds, West Yorkshire
Job Overview
Creative Support is recruiting for a Support Worker at Courtyard Services Horsforth, Leeds, supporting people with learning disabilities to develop confidence, independence, employment skills and community involvement.
This opportunity is suitable for people who enjoy working with others and want to develop a career in the care and support sector.
Job Details
| Job Title | Support Worker |
|---|---|
| Employer | Creative Support |
| Job Reference | 94011 |
| Location | Courtyard Apartments, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Salary | £12.85 per hour |
| Contract | Full-Time / Part-Time |
| Minimum Part-Time Hours | 22.5 hours per week |
| Working Days | Monday to Saturday |
| Working Hours | 08:30–16:30 |
| Posted | 19 August 2026 |
| Closing Date | 3 September 2026 |
About the Support Worker Role
As a Support Worker at Courtyard Services Horsforth, you will work alongside people with learning disabilities, helping them develop practical skills, confidence and independence in a welcoming and supportive environment.
You will support individuals to experience meaningful employment and community involvement while helping with the day-to-day running of the service.
Key Responsibilities
- Work primarily within the Courtyard Apartments service.
- Support individuals with learning disabilities.
- Encourage people to develop skills and confidence.
- Support service users to experience meaningful employment.
- Encourage participation in community activities.
- Prepare healthy, high-quality food and drinks.
- Maintain appropriate food hygiene standards.
- Follow health and safety procedures.
- Provide practical support when required.
- Provide emotional support to members.
- Work collaboratively with the wider support team.
- Contribute to the efficient general running of the service.
- Promote independence, choice and wellbeing.
Working Hours
Part-time hours are available and can be worked flexibly between:
Monday to Saturday
08:30–16:30
Part-time employees must work a minimum of 22.5 hours per week.
Full-time opportunities are also available.
Employee Benefits
Creative Support states that employees can receive:
- £12.85 per hour
- 28 days annual leave
- Pension contributions
- Company-paid enhanced DBS
- Support towards completing the nationally recognised Care Certificate
- Professional development and training
- Structured induction
- Values-led training
- Career development opportunities
- Probationary bonus
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Employee support programmes
- An additional day of leave each year on or around your birthday
Career Development
Creative Support’s Development Pathway provides structured induction and values-led training designed to help employees develop their careers.
The pathway supports progression from entry-level positions towards leadership roles through tailored learning and development.
Who Can Apply?
Creative Support states that it can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
UK-based applicants only.
Applicants should carefully review the full job description and application requirements before applying.
Important Application Information
Applications must be submitted through the Creative Support website using:
Vacancy Reference Number: 94011
Applicants should read the full job description before completing the online application form.
An application form can also be downloaded and submitted to the recruitment department.
Completed forms can be submitted by post or emailed to:
recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk
Recruitment Department
Creative Support Ltd
Wellington House
131 Wellington Road South
Stockport
SK1 3TS
If you have not received a response within 10 working days of the closing date, Creative Support states that you should consider the application unsuccessful.
Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.
For advice regarding completion of the application form, applicants can contact Creative Support on:
0161 236 0829
Application Deadline
Thursday, 3 September 2026
Submit your application before the closing date.
How to Apply
Step 1: Read the full job description.
Step 2: Complete the Creative Support online application form.
Step 3: Use Job Reference 94011 when applying.
Step 4: Alternatively, download and complete the application form and submit it by email or post as instructed by Creative Support.
Full Job Description
Download the Full Job Description – PDF
Application Form
Download Application Form – PDF
Download Application Form – MS Word
About Creative Support
Creative Support provides support services designed to promote independence, choice and wellbeing.
The organisation describes itself as an inclusive and anti-racist employer and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Employer. It has also received an Investors in People Gold award.
Key Facts at a Glance
Role: Support Worker
Salary: £12.85 per hour
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Employer: Creative Support
Reference: 94011
Contract: Full-time / Part-time
Minimum part-time hours: 22.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday–Saturday, 08:30–16:30
Closing date: 3 September 2026
Eligibility: Candidates located in and eligible to work in the UK
Final Reminder
If you’re looking for a Support Worker opportunity in Leeds, this vacancy offers the opportunity to work directly with people with learning disabilities while developing experience in care, community involvement and employment support.
Apply before 3 September 2026 and quote vacancy reference 94011.
Please verify all requirements directly with Creative Support before applying.