Exeter - Learning Disabilities Support Worker

Search Consultancy; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated caregiving agency is seeking experienced Care Assistants in Exeter to provide personal care and support to clients, including older adults and individuals with disabilities. The role offers flexibility in working hours, weekly pay, and comprehensive online training. Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months' experience in care settings, strong understanding of safeguarding, and the ability to administer medication. Join us in delivering high-quality care and promoting independence for our clients.

Benefits

Fully flexible working hours

Weekly pay with holiday pay options

Free access to comprehensive online training

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of UK-based experience in a care or support setting.
• Confident delivering personal care and medication administration.
• Ability to provide a 2-year work reference history.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, assist with meals, mobility, and hygiene.
• Administer medication in accordance with individual care plans.
• Promote service users' independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Experience in care or support settings

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Personal care delivery

Medication administration

Manual handling

Job description

Are you an experienced Care Assistant or Support Worker based in Exeter or the surrounding areas? Do you have a passion for helping others live more independently and with dignity? If so, we want to hear from you. We are currently seeking dedicated, empathetic individuals to provide high-quality care and support to a variety of clients, including older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those in secure mental health settings. This is a flexible agency role with a range of shift patterns and placements available throughout Exeter.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of UK-based experience in a care or support setting
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Confident delivering personal care, medication administration, and manual handling
• Ability to provide a 2-year work reference history
• Overseas Police Check required if applicable

What We Offer

• Fully flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle
• Weekly pay with holiday pay options (accrued or included)
• Free access to comprehensive online training

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, assist with meals, mobility, and hygiene
• Administer medication in accordance with individual care plans
• Promote service users independence and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively to maintain high standards of care
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns
• Handle emergency situations according to established protocols
• Keep accurate, timely documentation and care records

AGENCY

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.