Learning Disability Support Worker

SeeMeHired.com; Orrell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Rota’s 4 weeks in advance

Ongoing training and development

Clear career progression opportunities

Holiday pot access

24/7 support

Job summary

Marva seeks an attentive Learning Disability Support Worker to assist young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in community and home settings. You will provide person-centred support, promote independence, and help with daily living activities.

Ideal candidates have 12+ months’ experience, PMVA and de-escalation skills, and a valid UK driving licence. The role involves collaborative work with families, carers and MDTs to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months’ experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.
• PMVA training and de-escalation skills are essential.
• Proficiency with digital care planning systems and accurate record-keeping.

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 that promote independence and social confidence.
• Assisting with daily living skills including meal planning, shopping, and routines.

Skills

PMVA training

De-escalation

Digital care planning

Driving licence

Communication skills

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 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 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, including routines and nutrition.

• Confidence using digital care planning systems to maintain accurate records.

• 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 Community Support Worker specialising in learning disabilities and complex needs, your responsibilities 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 that promote independence and build social confidence.

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

• Using PMVA techniques and de-escalation strategies to safely manage behaviours that may challenge.

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

• Working collaboratively with families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to achieve 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.

Skills you'll need