Learning Support Worker

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

Job summary

able2achieve Trust LTD. in Langport invites applications for a Learning Support Worker to support learners with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The role emphasizes safeguarding, person-centred learning, and community access, with a requirement to travel regionally as needed.

The role is offered on a full-time or part-time basis, with hourly pay ranging from £12.77 to £14.86 depending on experience and qualifications. Applications are submitted via the able2achieve online form.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs is desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and care service delivery.
• Willingness to travel regionally as required.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and updating care plans and risk assessments.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns.
• Support learner-centred learning and help learners access the community.
• Maintain accurate records and liaise with families and professionals.
• Contribute to support plans and tutorials; work collaboratively with colleagues.

Job description

The Learning Support Worker supports learners with learning disabilities, mental health needs and/or challenging behaviour in Langport 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 Langport. Salary is £12.77 - £14.86 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Applications are made through the able2achieve online application form.