Learning Disability Support Worker

Muve Healthcare; Bilston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Rota 4 weeks in advance

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Holiday pot access

24/7 support

Job summary

SeeMeHired.com is seeking a Learning Disability Support Worker to assist young people with learning disabilities in community settings. You will provide consistent, person-centred support, plan engaging activities, and promote independent living skills while using PMVA de-escalation techniques.

The role requires a driving licence, UK eligibility to work, and NVQ/QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care. Training and development opportunities, a 24/7 support system, and a clear career path are

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.
• PMVA training and de-escalation skills.
• Experience promoting independent living skills.
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (Adults or Children).

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to young people in homes and community.
• Plan and facilitate activities to build independence and confidence.
• Support daily living skills including meals and routines.
• Apply PMVA techniques and de-escalation strategies.
• Maintain digital care notes, risk assessments and incident reports.
• Collaborate with families, carers and MDTs.

Skills

PMVA training

De-escalation skills

Digital care planning

Record keeping

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Digital care planning software

Job description

Learning Disability Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Learning Disability Support Worker

Are you a caring and experienced Learning Disability Support Worker or Community Support Worker looking for a rewarding new opportunity? We’re a leading health and social care provider seeking passionate individuals to support young people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour in the community.

This role is ideal for a resilient, patient, and compassionate support worker who is committed to helping individuals achieve independence, confidence and a better quality of life.

What We Offer Our Care Team

We value our team and offer a rewarding package for thisrole:

• Acompetitive salary

• Rota’s 4 weeks in advance

• Ongoing training and development, including specialist clinical refreshers.

• Supportive managementand clearcareer progressionopportunities.

• Access to your holiday pot at any time, release the funds when you need it most.

• 24/7 support, always somebody on hand to advise and help

Essential Requirements

To be successful in this Learning Disability Support Worker role, you must have:

• At least 12 months’ experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.

• PMVA training.

• Strong de-escalation and behaviour management skills.

• Experience promoting independent living skills such as routines and nutrition.

• Confidence using digital care planning systems for accurate record keeping.

• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

• Eligibility to work in the UK (Right to Work documentation required).

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People or Adults).

Desirable Qualifications

• First Aid training or equivalent.

About the role

Your Responsibilities as a Community Support Worker

As a Support Worker specialising in learning disabilities and complex needs, your key duties will include:

• Providing consistent, person-centred support to young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in their homes and local community.

• Planning and facilitating engaging, structured activities to build independence and social confidence.

• Supporting with daily living skills including meal planning, shopping, dietary needs and personal routines.

• Applying PMVA techniques and de-escalation strategies to safely manage challenging behaviours.

• Maintaining accurate and professional digital care notes, risk assessments, and incident reports.

• Collaborating with families, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure positive outcomes.

Required Criteria

• Confidence in using digital care planning systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a calm, resilient and professional attitude.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desired Criteria

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults or Children).
• Current First Aid training.