Support Worker – Adults with Learning Disabilities

iBC Healthcare; Droylsden; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PBS training

Health & Social Care Diplomas (Level 2

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Pro-rata annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

IBC Healthcare in Droylsden is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to an adult with learning disabilities in their home and community. Roles include building routines, promoting independence, and ensuring dignity.

Shifts include days and nights, with part-time hours; training provided, including PBS. You will work with families and healthcare professionals in a trauma-informed, non-reactive approach.

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.
• Flexibility to commit to a consistent shift pattern (day or night) that supports continuity for the person we support.

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 Droylsden is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to an adult with learning disabilities in their home and community. Roles include building routines, promoting independence, and ensuring dignity.

Shifts include days and nights, with part-time hours; training provided, including PBS. You will work with families and healthcare professionals in a trauma-informed, non-reactive approach.