Learning Support Worker

able2achieve Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 17,591 - 20,471; Full time

Job summary

able2achieve Ltd in Langport is recruiting a Learning Support Worker to assist learners with learning disabilities, mental health needs and/or challenging behaviour. You will review care plans, follow safeguarding procedures and support person-centred learning to help learners access community activities.

The role requires effective communication, teamwork and confidentiality, with flexible working and willingness to undertake mandatory training. Travel regionally may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel regionally as required.
• Experience supporting learners with disabilities or mental health needs is advantageous.
• Commitment to person-centred approaches and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Flexible working

Mandatory training

Safeguarding

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.