Learning Support Worker

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

Job summary

Able2achieve Ltd is seeking a Learning Support Worker in Yeovil to assist learners with learning disabilities and mental health needs across Somerset and Devon. The role helps learners feel safe, make informed choices, access opportunities and develop meaningful, rewarding lifestyles.

Responsibilities include reviewing care plans and risk assessments, reporting concerns, supporting person-centred learning, maintaining records, liaising with families and professionals, and working collaboratively

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with learners, families and professionals.
• Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training and travel regionally as required.

Responsibilities

• Review and update care plans and risk assessments.
• Support person-centred learning and help learners access the community.
• Maintain accurate records and liaise with families and professionals.
• Contribute to support plans and tutorials; work with colleagues to deliver learning.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Flexible working

Job description

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