Learning Disabilities Support Work- Manchester

Thornbury Community Services; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Travel expenses

High pay rates

Training & development

Job summary

Thornbury Community Services (TCS) in Manchester is seeking a Support Worker within Mental Health Services or Learning Disability Services to help adults live safe, fulfilled lives. You will deliver person-centred care in clients' homes, support independence, and build trust through lasting relationships.

Join a compassionate team offering flexible shifts, competitive pay, and opportunities for training and career growth, while nurturing wellbeing and community connections for those we support.

Qualifications

• 12 months UK-based experience in a community setting.
• Confidence in maintaining risk and using physical intervention where required.
• Confidence in utilising PBS standards within services.
• Strong personal values and ethical standards.
• Dedication, commitment and stability.
• A genuine desire to build lasting relationships and make a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered care within the client’s own home.
• Maintain safety whilst making positive risk decisions.
• Enrich life and promote independence.
• Build trust and long-term relationships that make every day meaningful.

Skills

Community experience

PBS standards

Risk management

Physical intervention

Relationship building

Ethical standards

Job description

Support Worker within Mental Health Services / Support Worker within Learning Disability Services

LOCATION: Manchester and surrounding locations in the North.

PAY RATES: Days £16.81 / Nights £18.91 / Weekends £21.01

Shifts - flexible and available to work across a variety of shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.

Make a lasting impact by building meaningful relationships.

At Thornbury Community Services (TCS), we believe exceptional care starts with genuine connections. We’re looking for Support Worker within Mental Health Services / Support Worker within Learning Disability Services who are committed to making a real difference—people who truly care and want to build long-term partnerships with those they support.

This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to empower individuals with ASD and Learning Disability to live safe, fulfilled lives. You’ll help clients achieve personal goals, explore new hobbies, and enjoy trips into the community—all while creating relationships that bring lasting satisfaction for both you and them.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver person-centered care within the client’s own home.
• Maintain safety whilst making positive risk decisions.
• Enrich life and promote independence.
• Build trust and long-term relationships that make every day meaningful.

What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential wellbeing support.
• Travel and mileage expenses – reimbursed for your shifts.
• Exceptional pay rates – among the highest in the UK.
• Bespoke training and competency development – keep growing in your career.

What We’re Looking For

• 12 months UK-based experience in a community setting.
• Confidence in maintaining risk and using physical intervention where required.
• Confidence in utilising PBS standards within services.
• Strong personal values and ethical standards.
• Dedication, commitment and stability.
• A genuine desire to build lasting relationships and make a positive impact.

Why Choose TCS?

Joining Thornbury means joining a compassionate team that values people—not just as clients, but as individuals. You’ll enjoy job satisfaction, and the chance to make a difference that lasts.

For questions, contact us at:

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