Support Worker - Adult Learning Disabilities

iBC Healthcare; Spalding; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Diplomas Level 2-5 funded

Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced leave

Job summary

IBC Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide person-centred support for individuals with disabilities and complex needs. The role is days-based, full-time, with a 42-hour week and a pay rate of £13.60 per hour.

Training is fully paid, with funded Diplomas Level 2-5 and additional benefits such as a Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work, and wellbeing support. You will work both independently and as part of a team, establishing trusting relationships and empowering clients to develop

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties.
• Experience working with mental health conditions, complex care and challenging behaviours.
• Full UK Driving Licence is desirable but not essential.
• Strong multi-tasking, time management, and organisational skills.
• Caring, compassionate and positive approach to support.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour and conflict.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals with disabilities, including those with complex needs.
• Support with daily tasks such as medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and paperwork.
• Offer both emotional and practical support.
• Help individuals access community facilities and participate in community activities.
• Build trusting relationships that promote independence and improve quality of life.
• Empower individuals to develop new skills and explore hobbies and interests.

Skills

Learning difficulties

Mental health conditions

Complex care

Challenging behaviours

Multi-tasking

Time management

Organisational skills

Caring approach

Team player

Education

Diplomas Level 2-5

Job description

Support Worker – Full‑Time (Days)

Pay Rate

£13.60 per hour

Shifts

Days only

Hours

Full‑time – 42hoursper week (permanent)

Person Specification

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties
• Experience working with Mental Health conditions, Complex Care, and Challenging Behaviours
• A Full UK Driving Licence (desired but not essential)
• Strong multi-tasking, time management, and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and flexibility
• A caring, compassionate, and positive approach to support
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour and conflict
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals with disabilities, including those with complex needs, enabling them to achieve positive outcomes
• Support with daily tasks such as medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and completing paperwork
• Offer both emotional and practical support
• Help individuals access community facilities and participate in community activities
• Build trusting relationships that promote independence and improve quality of life
• Empower individuals to develop new skills and explore hobbies and interests

What We Offer

• Fully paid, comprehensive training and induction
• Competative salary
• Funded qualifications (Diplomas Level 2, 3, 4 & 5)
• Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced paternity and maternity leave
• Wellbeing support
• 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)

About IBC Healthcare

IBC Healthcare supports hundreds of individuals across the Midlands with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and mental health conditions. We are proud to be a purpose-driven organisation that invests in the wellbeing, development, and growth of our teams.

What Our People Say:

• 97% would recommend IBC as a great place to work
• 93% expect to stay with IBC for the next 3–5 years

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about person-centred support, committed to empowering others, and ready to take the next step in your care career, we’d love to hear from you.

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