Learning Disability Support Worker – Part Time – Huddersfield

Catering; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Disability Support Worker role in Huddersfield and surrounding area focuses on supporting young people with learning disabilities in the community, helping them gain independence and confidence. The position offers flexible working patterns and a competitive hourly salary.

You will join a health and social care team, with 4-week rotas, ongoing training, career progression, and 24/7 support to ensure positive outcomes for clients and families.

Qualifications

• Essential: PMVA training, strong de-escalation and behaviour management skills, experience promoting independent living skills, able to use digital care planning systems.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (Right to Work) and a valid UK driving licence with access to vehicle.
• Desirable: First Aid training or equivalent.
• 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

PMVA training

De-escalation

Behaviour management

Digital care planning

Driving licence

Education

NVQ/QCF Health & Social Care level 2/3

Job description

Learning Disability Support Worker

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Huddersfield

Salary: £14- £16ph

Shift Pattern: Flexible working Bank

Join Our Team as a Learning Disability Support Worker in Huddersfield and surrounding area

Are you a caring and experienced Learning Disability Support Worker or Community Support Worker looking for a rewarding new opportunity in Huddersfield and surrounding areas? Were 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

• A competitive salary of £14 -£16ph
• Rotas 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

Your Responsibilities as a Community Support Worker

• 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.

Essential Requirements

• 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.

Salary: £14 – £16/hour N/A

Job Type: Contract, Temporary, Part Time

Location: Huddersfield, Kirklees