Learning Disability Support Worker

SeeMeHired; Immingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 weeks rota in advance

Training and development

Career progression

Holiday pot access

24/7 support

Job summary

SeeMeHired in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred support to young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in home and community settings.

You will plan engaging activities, support daily living skills, and work with families and MDTs, using PMVA techniques and accurate digital care notes. Experience in health and social care and a valid UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• PMVA training and strong de-escalation skills.
• Experience promoting independent living skills and routines.
• Confidence using digital care planning systems for record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, person-centred support to young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in homes and local community.
• Plan and facilitate engaging, structured activities to build independence and social confidence.
• Support daily living skills including meal planning, shopping, dietary needs and personal routines.
• Apply PMVA techniques and de-escalation strategies to safely manage challenging behaviours.
• Maintain accurate and professional digital care notes, risk assessments, and incident reports.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and MDTs to ensure positive outcomes.

Skills

PMVA training

De-escalation

Independent living

Digital care planning

Communication skills

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

First Aid certificate

Tools

Digital care planning systems

Job description

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., 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.
  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)., First Aid training or equivalent., 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.
  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