Learning Support Care Assistant

Orpheus; Godstone; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orpheus Centre in Godstone, Surrey is seeking Learning Support Care Assistants (LSCAs) to support 18-25 year olds with learning difficulties in educational, social and residential settings.

You will work 35 hours per week across 44 weeks per year, earning £25,633.87 per annum, and provide personal care, promote independence and dignity, while collaborating with tutors, therapists and support teams.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience supporting young people or adults with learning needs.
• Caring, patient and positive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Level 2 or 3 in Learning Support or Health and Social Care desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in educational, social and independent living activities.
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Encourage development of communication, employability and life skills.
• Support daily living tasks such as meals, budgeting and appointments.
• Assist with off-site activities, work placements and community visits.
• Act as a positive role model and keyworker.
• Maintain learner records and contribute to support plans.
• Assist with manual handling where necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Caring & empathetic

Literacy & numeracy

IT skills

Person-centred support

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Learning Support or Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you passionate about empowering young adults with learning disabilities to achieve their goals and live as independently as possible?

At the Orpheus Centre, we believe in unlocking potential through the arts, creativity, education and personal development. We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and resilient individuals to join our dedicated team as Learning Support Care Assistants (LSCAs).

This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people aged 18-25 with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities as they develop life skills, build confidence and work towards their future aspirations.

Salary: £25,633.87 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week | 44 weeks per year

Location: Godstone, Surrey

Important information regarding Visa Sponsorship

Please note that the Orpheus Centre is not a licensed sponsor organisation and therefore is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

About the Role

As an LSCA, you will play a vital role in supporting learners throughout their educational, social and residential experiences. Working alongside tutors, therapists and support professionals, you will help learners achieve greater independence while promoting choice, dignity and inclusion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting learners in educational, social and independent living activities.
• Providing personal care and supporting intimate care needs with dignity and respect.
• Encouraging the development of communication, employability and life skills.
• Supporting learners with daily living tasks such as meal preparation, shopping, budgeting and attending appointments.
• Assisting with off-site activities, work placements and community visits.
• Acting as a positive role model and keyworker.
• Maintaining accurate learner records and contributing to individual support plans.
• Supporting learners with manual handling requirements where necessary.

What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who have:

• At least two years' experience supporting young people or adults with learning difficulties, disabilities or additional support needs.
• A caring, patient and positive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to promoting independence, dignity and person-centred support.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Learning Support or Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

At the Orpheus Centre, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be:

We offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a genuine and meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• Opportunities to contribute to an innovative organisation that uses the arts to transform lives.

Working Pattern

This is a term-time only position working 44 weeks per year, including:

• 38 term‑time weeks
• 6 weeks allocated to training, rehearsals, administration and organisational requirements

The role operates on a two‑week rota, including a mixture of:

• Early shifts: 7:00am to 3:00pm
• Day shifts: 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Late shifts: 1:30pm to 9:30pm

You will be required to work every other weekend.

Safeguarding & Inclusion

The Orpheus Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable young adults. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We value difference and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.

As a Disability Confident Leader

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no‑one is disadvantaged because of their disability.

If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview.

• Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long‑term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration

A minimum or two years’ experience of working with young people or adults with a range of severe, complex and moderate learning difficulties and/or disabilities; An understanding of education health and care plans for young disabled people;