Empowering Learning Disability Support Worker

Muve Healthcare; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Rota 4 weeks in advance

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Holiday pot access

24/7 support

Job summary

Marva is recruiting for a Learning Disability Support Worker to assist young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in their homes and local community. The role focuses on building independence, delivering structured activities, and promoting daily living skills with a compassionate, person-centred approach.

You will apply PMVA techniques, maintain digital care notes, and collaborate with families and MDTs to ensure positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months’ experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.
• PMVA training.
• Strong de-escalation and behaviour management skills.
• 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

12 months’ experience

PMVA training

De-escalation

Independent living support

Digital care planning

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Marva is recruiting for a Learning Disability Support Worker to assist young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in their homes and local community. The role focuses on building independence, delivering structured activities, and promoting daily living skills with a compassionate, person-centred approach.

You will apply PMVA techniques, maintain digital care notes, and collaborate with families and MDTs to ensure positive outcomes.