Learning Support Worker

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

Job summary

The Learning Support Worker role in South Petherton supports learners with learning disabilities, mental health needs and/or challenging behaviour within able2achieve's Somerset and Devon services. You will help learners feel safe, make informed choices and develop meaningful, rewarding lifestyles.

Responsibilities include reviewing care plans and risk assessments, safeguarding, reporting concerns, supporting person-centred learning, helping learners access the community and liaising with

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and updating care plans and risk assessments.
• Following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns.
• Supporting person-centred learning and helping learners access the community.
• Maintaining accurate records and liaising with families and professionals.
• Contributing to support plans and tutorials and working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Willingness to travel regionally as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Flexible working

Willingness to complete training

Travel regionally

Job description

The Learning Support Worker supports learners with learning disabilities, mental health needs and/or challenging behaviour in South Petherton 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 South Petherton. Salary is £12.77 - £14.86 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.