Lead Support Worker - LDDS

Bury Care Academy; Bury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bury Care Academy is seeking a Lead Support Worker for LDDS to empower young adults with learning and/or physical disabilities. The role focuses on person-centred support and independent living skills, with range of activities from personal care to community engagement.

You will develop and review support plans, conduct audits, ensure compliance, and collaborate with families, health professionals, and partner organisations to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities is essential.
• QCF Level 3 Social Care qualification is desirable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, delivering outstanding, person-centred support to young people with learning and physical disabilities.
• Develop and review support plans, conduct quality assurance audits and maintain compliance.
• Work closely with people we support, their families and carers, health professionals and partner organisations.
• Support personal care, mobility and daily living skills; create engaging learning opportunities.
• Motivate and support colleagues and ensure smooth day-to-day running of the service.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Organised

Adaptable

Initiative

Education

QCF Level 3 Social Care

Job description

Lead Support worker - LDDS

Permanent. 37hrs per week – usual hours Monday – Friday – 9am-4pm

£31,022 per annum rising to £31,537 per annum on successful completion of training and probation period

Are you energetic, creative and passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential?

We're looking for an exceptional lead support worker to join our vibrant Learning Disability Day Services team, enabling support that makes a positive impact for young adults with learning and / or physical disabilities.

This is not your typical support role. Every day brings new experiences, new challenges and the chance to make a genuine difference. One day you could be helping someone develop independence skills, the next supporting people with work pathways, creative projects, sports sessions or with activities they choose in their local community. You’ll also be helping support coordinators manage service compliance and quality assurance.

If you thrive in a busy, dynamic environment and believe everyone deserves the opportunity to lead a life they choose, we'd love to hear from you.

About you

We're looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, compassion and a positive attitude to everything they do.

• passionate about supporting young people with learning and physical disabilities
• positive, resilient and adaptable
• a great communicator who can build strong relationships
• committed to promoting independence and choice for people we support
• comfortable working in a fast-paced and varied environment
• a team player who enjoys helping others succeed
• organised, proactive and confident using your initiative
• dedicated to delivering high-quality support and achieving excellent outcomes

Experience supporting people with learning disabilities is essential and a related QCF Level 3 Social Care qualification is desirable.

About the role

You will:

• lead by example, delivering outstanding, person-centred support to young people with learning and physical disabilities, helping them achieve their goals and maximise their independence
• be responsible for developing and reviewing support plans, conducting quality assurance audits, maintaining compliance and ensuring organisational standards are consistently met
• work closely with people we support, their families and carers, health professionals and partner organisations
• support people with personal care, mobility and daily living skills
• create engaging opportunities that enable people to learn new skills and to be active members of their local community
• motivate and support colleagues and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the service

Please note

Satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment.

Click here to read our policy on working in care with a criminal conviction.

Please note we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to workers.