Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

Fosse Healthcare Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide person-centered care for individuals with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include promoting independence through life skills, managing challenging behaviours, and building positive relationships. Ideal candidates will have communication skills and a commitment to inclusivity. Full training is provided, and this is an entry-level position offering a competitive salary and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free comprehensive training

Attractive pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to mental health support

Career progression opportunities

Company smartphone

Monthly staff recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and patient nature.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored care to individuals, supporting their physical and emotional needs.
• Encourage service users in developing life skills and independence.
• Use behaviour management strategies to support challenging behaviours.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Flexibility to work shifts

Job description

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We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team, providing person-centered care and support to individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in helping service users live fulfilling, independent lives by promoting their well‑being, encouraging positive behaviours, and helping them achieve their personal goals.

Key responsibilities as our Support Worker

• Person-Centered Support: Provide high‑quality, tailored care to individuals, supporting their physical, emotional, and social needs while respecting their dignity, choices, and preferences.
• Promote Independence: Encourage and assist service users in developing life skills, such as budgeting, cooking, and personal care, to enhance their independence in daily living.
• Manage Challenging Behaviours: Use de‑escalation techniques and behaviour management strategies to support individuals in coping with challenging behaviours in a safe, compassionate manner.
• Health & Safety: Ensure the safety and well‑being of service users at all times by following individual risk assessments and care plans, and maintaining a safe living environment.
• Build Positive Relationships: Foster strong, trusting relationships with service users, their families, and external professionals (e.g., social workers, healthcare staff) to promote collaboration in care planning and delivery.
• Support Plans: Follow individual care and support plans of each client.
• Daily Activities: Assist service users with personal care, daily routines, and participation in community activities to encourage a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
• Documentation: Keep accurate, up‑to‑date records on the service user’s progress, incidents, and any other relevant information in line with company policies and regulatory standards.

Ideal Support Worker candidate

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and/or challenging behaviours is preferred but not essential—full training provided.
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient nature.
• Ability to manage and de‑escalate challenging behaviours in a calm, supportive manner.
• A commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Free comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Free access to mental health and well‑being support services
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Company smartphone
• Monthly staff recognition and reward schemes
• A supportive and fun team with a wealth of experience

If you’re passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that makes a real impact every day!

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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