Compassionate Learning Disability Support Specialist

SeeMeHired.com; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rota’s 4 weeks in advance

Ongoing training and development

Supportive management and clear career

Access to your holiday pot

24/7 support

Job summary

Marva is partnering with a leading health and social care provider to recruit a Learning Disability Support Worker. The role focuses on supporting young people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour in the community, promoting independence, confidence and better quality of life.

You will deliver person-centred support in homes and local settings, plan engaging activities, assist with daily living skills, and use PMVA techniques to safely manage behaviours.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months’ experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.
• PMVA training.
• Experience promoting independent living skills such as routines and nutrition.
• Confidence using digital care planning systems for accurate record keeping.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (Right to Work documentation required).
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People or Adults).

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent, person-centred support to young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in their homes and local community.
• Planning and facilitating engaging, structured activities to build independence and social confidence.
• Supporting with daily living skills including meal planning, shopping, dietary needs and personal routines.
• Applying PMVA techniques and de-escalation strategies to safely manage challenging behaviours.
• Maintaining accurate and professional digital care notes, risk assessments, and incident reports.
• Collaborating with families, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure positive outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

De-escalation skills

Behaviour management

Digital care planning systems

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

First Aid training

Job description

Marva is partnering with a leading health and social care provider to recruit a Learning Disability Support Worker. The role focuses on supporting young people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour in the community, promoting independence, confidence and better quality of life.

You will deliver person-centred support in homes and local settings, plan engaging activities, assist with daily living skills, and use PMVA techniques to safely manage behaviours.