Impactful Learning Disability Support Worker in Community

SeeMeHired.com; Batley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 weeks rota in advance

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Holiday pot access

24/7 support

Job summary

Marva is seeking a Learning Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred support to young people with learning disabilities in homes and the local community. You will plan structured activities to build independence and social confidence, support daily living skills, and maintain accurate digital care notes in a collaborative MDT environment.

A UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK are required; NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is preferred, with First Aid training

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

De-escalation skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Digital care planning systems

Empathy and patience

PMVA training

UK driving licence

Education

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

First Aid training (Desirable)

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Marva is seeking a Learning Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred support to young people with learning disabilities in homes and the local community. You will plan structured activities to build independence and social confidence, support daily living skills, and maintain accurate digital care notes in a collaborative MDT environment.

A UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK are required; NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is preferred, with First Aid training