Support & Development Lead — Learning Disabilities

Ashdowncare; Prudhoe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mandatory and ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Loyalty bonuses

Flexible approach to family commits

Employee recognition initiatives

Job summary

Ashdown Care in Gateshead is seeking caring, motivated Support Workers to join our team supporting people with learning disabilities. You will help individuals live full, meaningful lives, develop independence, and achieve personal goals in a person-centred environment.

We offer a supportive team, training, progression opportunities, and a proactive approach to care. The role involves personal care, daily living tasks, and meaningful activities, with a 30-hour+ week schedule and a 2-week rolling

Qualifications

• Positive, reliable, and enthusiastic.
• Passionate about improving quality of life for others.
• Comfortable supporting people with behaviours of distress.
• Knowledgeable about Positive Behaviour Support.
• Proactive in planning activities and opportunities.
• Open to learning and professional development.
• Experience in care is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support in line with individual support plans.
• Support with personal care, daily living tasks, and community activities.
• Promote independence, choice, and dignity.
• Use Positive Behaviour Support approaches.
• Encourage skill development and meaningful activities.
• Work as part of a team to maintain safe, high-quality support.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Empathy

Behaviour Support

Planning activities

Open to development

Job description

Ashdown Care in Gateshead is seeking caring, motivated Support Workers to join our team supporting people with learning disabilities. You will help individuals live full, meaningful lives, develop independence, and achieve personal goals in a person-centred environment.

We offer a supportive team, training, progression opportunities, and a proactive approach to care. The role involves personal care, daily living tasks, and meaningful activities, with a 30-hour+ week schedule and a 2-week rolling