Learning Disability Support Worker

Marva Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Rota 4 weeks in advance

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Holiday pot access

Job summary

Marva Group is seeking a Learning Disability Support Worker to help young people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour in the community. You will provide person-centred support, build independence and daily living skills, and collaborate with families and MDTs.

A UK driving licence is required and PMVA training is preferred; experience with de-escalation and care planning systems is essential.

Qualifications

• PMVA training and de-escalation techniques required.
• Experience using digital care planning systems for record keeping.
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People or Adults) is required.

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent, person-centred support to young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in homes and local community.
• Planning and facilitating engaging activities to build independence and social confidence.
• Supporting daily living skills including meal planning, shopping, dietary needs and personal routines.
• Applying PMVA techniques and de-escalation strategies to manage challenging behaviours.
• Maintaining accurate digital care notes, risk assessments, and incident reports.
• Collaborating with families, carers, and MDTs to ensure positive outcomes.

Skills

PMVA training

De-escalation techniques

Behaviour management

Digital care planning systems

Driving licence

Education

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

First Aid training

Job description

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 this role:

• A competitive salary
• Rota’s 4 weeks in advance
• Ongoing training and development, including specialist clinical refreshers.
• Supportive management and clear career progression opportunities.
• 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.

Salary

£14.50 - £16.00 per hour