Learning Disability Support Worker

SeeMeHired; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Rota's 4 weeks in advance

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Holiday pot access anytime

24/7 support

Job summary

SeeMeHired is seeking a Learning Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred support for young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in their homes and communities. You will plan structured activities to promote independence, support daily living skills, and use PMVA techniques to safely manage behaviours.

The role requires at least 12 months experience, PMVA training, and NVQ/QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care, plus First Aid.

Qualifications

• 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; confident with digital care planning systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Calm and resilient attitude

Behaviour management

Independence promotion

Education

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

First Aid training

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