One-to-One Support Worker — Adults with Learning Disabilities

iBC Healthcare; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction and training

Funded Health & Social Care Dipl

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

28 Days Annual Leave

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

IBC Healthcare in Lincoln is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide dedicated one-to-one support to an adult with learning disabilities in Lincoln, focusing on therapeutic, person-centred care to promote routine, confidence and independence in home and community.

You will work with an individualised support plan and PBS framework to build routines, enable community access, support personal decision-making, and maintain dignity and respect at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or behaviours of concern.
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and trauma-informed practice.
• Strong de-escalation, communication and observational skills.
• A calm, patient, non-reactive approach and able to stay steady under pressure.
• Consistency and strong professional boundaries; this person benefits from predictability.
• Experience with personal care where required.
• A genuine belief in the person's right to make their own choices and live as independently as possible.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, therapeutic support tailored to the individual's needs, preferences and goals.
• Promote independence and meaningful choice in all aspects of daily life.
• Support with personal care where required, always maintaining dignity and respect.
• Support medication administration in line with policy.
• Support daily living tasks, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, appointments as opportunities to build skills and confidence, not just complete tasks.
• Actively encourage community access and social inclusion, tailored to the person's interests.
• Follow the support plan, risk assessment and positive behaviour support plan consistently.
• Recognise early signs of distress and respond using de-escalation techniques, minimising restrictive practice.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation and records.
• Work collaboratively with family members, healthcare professionals, and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Job description

IBC Healthcare in Lincoln is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide dedicated one-to-one support to an adult with learning disabilities in Lincoln, focusing on therapeutic, person-centred care to promote routine, confidence and independence in home and community.

You will work with an individualised support plan and PBS framework to build routines, enable community access, support personal decision-making, and maintain dignity and respect at all times.