Job vacancies

Take a look at our latest job vacancies, relief roles and volunteering opportunities:

Support Worker

Location: City-wide (bases in Hunslet and Armley)

Working Hours: Between 0800 - 1800, Mon-Fri

Full time (35hrs pw) and part time available.

Attractive hours and competitive rates of pay.

Support Worker 18+ Apprenticeship (Vocational and Community Services)

Location: City-wide (bases in Hunslet and Armley)

Working Hours: Between 0800 - 1800, Mon-Fri

(full-time 35 hours per week including study time and college)

Relief Support Worker (Vocational & Community Services)

Location: City-wide (bases in Hunslet and Armley)

Working Hours: Between 0800 - 1800, Mon-Fri

Trustee / Non-Executive Director

Location: Leeds and Surrounding Areas

Working hours: Board meetings are once every two months

N.B. This is a voluntary role

Volunteer

Location: Hunslet and Armley, Leeds

Working Hours: Flexible

Our Recruitment Process

• We will shortlist any applications and contact anyone who is shortlisted within 3 working days
• Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a multiple choice pre-interview task 
• Applicants who successfully complete the task will be invited for an interview
• A conditional offer will be made to those who are successful at interview
• The on-boarding process will begin once a conditional offer has been made. This includes verifying the candidate's identity and applying from criminal record checks (DBS) 
• All new employees will receive a full induction before fully undertaking their role

Leeds Autism Services is committed to ensuring all our members are protected from harm through abuse or exploitation at all times. All posts are subject to a rigorous selection process and enhanced DBS checks are required.

N.B. - The recruitment process for apprenticeships is different to the usual route of application. Please visit www.leedsautism.org.uk/apprentice for more details. 

Equal Opportunities Employer

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

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