Learning Disabilities Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care recruitment agency is seeking an Adults Learning Disability Support Worker in Nelson to provide therapeutic care to patients with autism and complex needs. This temporary role offers a pay of £13.68 per hour and requires at least 6 months of experience in a social care setting. A valid Enhanced DBS is preferred. Immediate starts available, and the candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience working within a social care setting.
• Willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS on the update service.
• A desire to create positive outcomes for adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic care and support to patients with autism and complex needs.
• Monitor and keep records of patient conditions.
• Help patients progress through care pathways to live independently.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Caring nature

Job description

Overview

I am actively seeking experienced Learning Disability Support Workers in Nelson. The service supports individuals with learning and mobility difficulties in areas such as personal care, medication administration, food preparation, and community access.

Role

• Title: Adults Learning Disability Support Worker
• Location: Nelson
• Job Type: Temporary / temp to perm
• Immediate starts available
• Pay: £13.68 p/h (inclusive of holidays)
• A full UK driving license is preferred, but not essential
• Must have a DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one

The role

You will provide therapeutic care and support to patients with autistic spectrum conditions and associated complex needs, including observing, monitoring, and keeping a record of patient conditions, treating each person with dignity, compassion, and honesty. You will be helping with their progression through a care pathway to live as independently as possible. You will have the support of a team of multi-professionals.

The candidate

• A desire to create positive outcomes for adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health
• Empathetic, caring and resilient nature
• At least 6 months of experience working within a social care setting
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or are willing to obtain one
• The right to work in the UK

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunity employer and decisions are made on merit alone