Learning Disabilities Support Worker

Thornbury Community Services; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornbury Community Services is seeking Learning Disabilities Healthcare Support Workers in Weymouth. This role involves providing support to enable clients to live fulfilling lives, requiring 12 months of relevant experience. Join a company with competitive pay rates and extensive benefits, along with ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

24/7 clinical and operational support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Travel and mileage reimbursement

Upskilling and refresher training courses

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months UK-based experience as a support worker.
• Passionate, resilient, and highly skilled.

Responsibilities

• Enable clients to live safe and fulfilled lives.
• Perform physical interventions and support with mental health issues.

Skills

Experience in physical interventions

Supporting clients with anxiety

Supporting clients with depression

Job description

Learning Disabilities Healthcare Support Worker

Location: Weymouth, Dorset

Shifts: Monday - Sunday, 2:1 Days: 0800-2000, 2:1 Nights: 2000-0800 (including 1 waking night & 1 sleep-in)

Pay Rates (including holiday pay): Days £16.81 / Nights £18.91 / Weekends £21.01

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

We are seeking experienced UK-based learning disabilities support workers in Weymouth, Dorset, to work in the community with our clients.

Our benefits package for learning disabilities support workers

Joining us as a TCS learning disabilities support worker grants access to an extensive benefits package, designed to support your professional development and wellbeing, including:

• 24/7 clinical and operational support from our dedicated teams
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing resources and support
• Travel and mileage expenses reimbursement depending on the care package
• Competitive pay rates comparable to top nursing agencies in the UK
• Upskilling and refresher training courses to enhance your skills

Role requirements

We look for support workers with a minimum of 12 months UK-based experience who are passionate, resilient, and highly skilled. Key skills include:

• Experience and confidence in performing physical interventions (restraints) within the last two years
• Experience supporting clients with anxiety and depression
• At least 12 months UK work experience in a relevant support worker role

Join Thornbury to deliver exceptional care, empower individuals to achieve their goals, and make a positive impact.

Apply now

If you seek a rewarding opportunity with an ‘Outstanding’ rated healthcare provider, click the apply button. For questions, contact us at [e-mail] or call 0333 034 1135.

What our healthcare professionals say about working at TCS

“Working at Thornbury allows me to work with conscientious professionals. The nurse pay rates are excellent, and I can choose my hours.” – Paediatric nurse (RNC)

“Absolutely fantastic company. They appreciate their workers, offer great pay, and provide good training. I highly recommend!” – Healthcare assistant (HCA)

“I enjoy working for Thornbury. They are supportive, offer plenty of shifts, and are flexible with cancellations and shift pickups.” – Specialist complex care nurse