Learning Support Worker

able2achieve Trust LTD.; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

able2achieve Trust LTD. is seeking a Learning Support Worker in Chard to support learners with disabilities, mental health needs and challenging behaviour.

The role focuses on safety, informed choices and meaningful activities within Somerset and Devon services. Responsibilities include updating care plans, safeguarding, reporting concerns and collaborating with families and professionals to promote person-centred learning and community access.

Qualifications

• Understanding safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to review and update care plans and risk assessments.
• Willingness to travel regionally as required.

Responsibilities

• Review and update care plans and risk assessments.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns.
• Support person-centred learning and access to community.
• Maintain accurate learner records.
• Liaise with families and professionals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support plans and tutorials.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Travel

Flexibility

Training

Care delivery

Job description

The Learning Support Worker supports learners with learning disabilities, mental health needs and/or challenging behaviour in Chard as part of able2achieve's Somerset and Devon services. The role helps learners feel safe, make informed choices, access opportunities and develop meaningful, rewarding lifestyles.

Responsibilities include reviewing and updating care plans and risk assessments, following safeguarding procedures, reporting concerns, supporting person-centred learning, helping learners access the community, maintaining accurate records, liaising with families and professionals, contributing to support plans and tutorials, and working collaboratively with colleagues.

The successful candidate will demonstrate able2achieve's values, effective communication, teamwork, confidentiality, flexible working, willingness to complete mandatory training, understanding of care service delivery, appreciation of CQC requirements, and the ability to travel regionally as required.

This role is available on a full-time or part-time basis in Chard. Salary is £12.77 - £14.86 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.