Learning Disabilities Healthcare Support Worker

Thornbury Community Services; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking passionate and resilient learning disabilities support workers in Cambridge. The role involves assisting clients in achieving personal goals and engaging in community activities. Successful candidates will receive extensive support and benefits, underpinned by a competitive pay structure.

Benefits

£200 refer-a-friend bonus

Travel and mileage expenses in some cases

Initial shadow shifts for familiarization

24/7 operational support from care coordinators

Competitive pay rates

Upskilling opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of UK-based experience with learning disabilities or autism care.
• Passionate, resilient, and skilled support workers.

Responsibilities

• Help clients live safe and fulfilled lives.
• Support clients in achieving personal goals and participating in community activities.

Skills

Experience in physical interventions

Restraint training

Physical intervention skills

Job description

Job Description

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Shifts: Days (Monday-Sunday: 08:00-20:00), Nights (20:00 - 08:00)

Thornbury Community Services, an ‘Outstanding’ CQC-rated care provider, is recruiting learning disabilities support workers to help clients live safe, fulfilled lives, achieve personal goals, learn new hobbies, and participate in community activities.

We are seeking support workers in Andover, Hampshire with UK-based experience in learning disabilities and/or autism care to support a client living independently with a dedicated team around the clock.

Our bespoke benefits package includes:

• £200 refer-a-friend bonus
• Travel and mileage expenses in some cases
• Initial shadow shifts for familiarization
• 24/7 operational support from care coordinators and clinical support from our expert team
• Competitive pay rates matching top UK nursing agencies
• Upskilling opportunities

Role requirements

We are looking for male support workers with at least 12 months of UK-based experience, passionate, resilient, and skilled. Key skills include:

• Experience and confidence in physical interventions within the last two years
• Restraint training and physical intervention skills