Compassionate Learning Support Assistant - Personal Care

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking a Learning Support Assistant - Personal Care to provide person-centred support for an individual requiring assistance with personal care and learning.

You will support daily activities, promote independence, and help develop essential life skills within an educational setting. Collaboration with family and professionals will be key to ensuring safety, dignity and wellbeing at all times.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and compassionate approach.
• Strong communication with client, family and professionals.
• Understanding of personal care and individual support needs.
• Able to encourage learning and independence.
• Respectful, reliable and responsible in all tasks.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding safeguarding, confidentiality and dignity in care.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with personal care (washing, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting).
• Support daily living activities promoting independence and choice.
• Assist with learning activities and development of communication and life skills.
• Provide one-to-one support during educational and recreational activities.
• Help maintain daily routines and a safe, comfortable environment.
• Support mobility and movement as needed.
• Offer emotional reassurance and positive behaviour support.
• Monitor wellbeing and report concerns to the appropriate person.
• Maintain confidentiality and client dignity at all times.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety guidelines and care plans.
• Collaborate with family, teachers, healthcare professionals and support staff.

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Personal care understanding

Learning support

Respectful and reliable

Independent and team work

Safeguarding and dignity

Job description

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking a Learning Support Assistant - Personal Care to provide person-centred support for an individual requiring assistance with personal care and learning.

You will support daily activities, promote independence, and help develop essential life skills within an educational setting. Collaboration with family and professionals will be key to ensuring safety, dignity and wellbeing at all times.