Learning Disability Support Worker - Community & Home Care

Service Care; Southampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Workplace pension contributions

Free in-house DMI training

Free mandatory training

Ongoing training and professional dev

Rotas four weeks in advance

24/7 support access

Job summary

Service Care is recruiting Female Learning Disability Support Workers in Southampton (SO15) to support young people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs at home and in the community. This permanent, full-time role involves working within enhanced staffing arrangements and focusing on person-centred care.

You will help develop independence, manage behaviours, maintain records, and collaborate with families and professionals.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months' experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in a home or supported living setting.
• Experience supporting individuals who display behaviours that challenge and/or physical aggression.
• Current PMVA training or recognised physical intervention training.
• Experience working with individual care plans, risk assessments and behavioural support strategies.
• Full, unrestricted Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in their homes and the community.
• Support individuals who may display behaviours that challenge, including physical aggression, impulsivity and emotional dysregulation.
• Recognise triggers and early warning signs, using positive behaviour support and proactive de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain a calm, professional and non-confrontational approach during challenging situations.
• Work effectively within enhanced staffing arrangements, including 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1 and 5:1 support.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans.
• Support individuals with daily living skills, personal care, meal preparation, nutrition, routines and community activities.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity and positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate digital care records, behavioural observations and incident reports.
• Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and multidisciplinary professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

De-escalation

Behaviour management

PMVA training

Education

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

Job description

Service Care is recruiting Female Learning Disability Support Workers in Southampton (SO15) to support young people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs at home and in the community. This permanent, full-time role involves working within enhanced staffing arrangements and focusing on person-centred care.

You will help develop independence, manage behaviours, maintain records, and collaborate with families and professionals.