Learning Disability Support Worker

SeeMeHired.com; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rota’s 4 weeks in advance

Ongoing training and development

Supportive management and clear career

Access to your holiday pot

24/7 support

Job summary

Marva is partnering with a leading health and social care provider to recruit a Learning Disability Support Worker. The role focuses on supporting young people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour in the community, promoting independence, confidence and better quality of life.

You will deliver person-centred support in homes and local settings, plan engaging activities, assist with daily living skills, and use PMVA techniques to safely manage behaviours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

De-escalation skills

Behaviour management

Digital care planning systems

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

First Aid training

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 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.

About the company

Marva is a forward-thinking recruitment partner dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with organisations striving for excellence. Through strategic insight, meaningful investment in people and comprehensive support throughout the hiring journey, we enable sustainable growth for both individuals and businesses. With a clear commitment to reshaping the future of workforce solutions, Marva delivers recruitment that is responsive, relationship-driven and built for long-term success.

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.