- Job title:Advonet Day Opportunities Support Worker
- Salary:£13,333.22 per annum (£23,809 pro rata)
- Hours:21 per week
- Closing date:Tuesday 18th November 2025, 12 Noon
- Interviews to be held on:Friday 28th November 2025
About us
The Advonet Group values and respects the diversity of backgrounds, experiences and knowledge that staff, volunteers and job applicants bring. All our staff undertake mandatory training on both Equality and Diversity and LGBTQ+ Awareness to increase awareness and understanding of discrimination both in and out of the workplace, with a view to reduce the impact this has on our colleagues and the wider community.
This creates a workplace where staff feel comfortable to be themselves and empowers them, and our service users, to use their unique experiences to inform their work.
Benefits of working with us
- Up to 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Access to a cashback health plan and Employee Support scheme
- Free parking near the city centre
- Flexible and remote working
- Welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment
The Advonet Group is looking for a Day Opportunities Support Worker to join our friendly and dedicated Learning Disability team. This is a rewarding role supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and other support needs to achieve their goals, build independence, and take part in meaningful activities in Leeds and the surrounding area.
About the Role
As a Day Opportunities Support Worker, you will:
- Plan and run engaging group and individual sessions in line with members’ interests and goals.
- Support people to develop life skills such as cooking, shopping, and using public transport.
- Enable participation in leisure activities such as cinema trips, bowling, or meals out.
- Keep clear and accurate records including progress notes, one-page profiles, and risk assessments.
- Promote equality, dignity, and respect in everything you do, ensuring members’ voices shape the service.
- Work closely with colleagues, volunteers, and carers to create safe, inclusive, and fun opportunities.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about empowering people with learning disabilities and committed to person-centred support.
- Experienced in supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, or similar support needs.
- A great communicator who can adapt to different needs (Makaton knowledge a bonus but not essential).
- Organised, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Confident using IT (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Canva).
- Knowledgeable about safeguarding, equality and diversity, and confidentiality.
To apply for this role, please complete the Advonet Job Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey, which can be found on the links further down this page, along with a detailed job description (CVs will not be accepted).
Please return applications to jobs@advonet.org.uk.
Reasonable adjustments can be requested if you are successful in gaining an interview.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applicants from those who have a lived experience of autism and have other disabilities or come from diverse communities.
If you would like more information or an informal chat about the post, please call our office on 0113 244 0606 and ask to speak to Alex Toothill, Learning Disability Services Manager.
To download the Job Description and Job Application Form, please click on the buttons below.
To complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, please click on the button below to download a copy. Once completed, please send the form to jobs@advonet.org.uk.
Once the Application form is completed, please email it to jobs@advonet.org.uk.