Support Worker (Part-time) - Learning Disabilities

iBC Healthcare; Denton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Competitive salary

Funded qualifications (Diplomas Level

Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced paternity and maternity leave

Wellbeing support

28 days paid holiday

Job summary

IBC Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for part-time day shifts. The role focuses on person-centred support for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs, in a compassionate working environment.

The position involves assisting with daily tasks including medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and paperwork, plus helping clients access community activities and develop new skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties.
• Experience working with mental health conditions, complex care, and challenging behaviours.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Strong multi-tasking, time management, and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and flexibility.
• Caring, compassionate and positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals with disabilities, including those with complex needs.
• Assist 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 hobbies.

Skills

Driving licence

Multi-tasking

Time management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Caring approach

Teamwork

Independence

Conflict management

Tools

Medication administration

Job description

Support Worker – Part‑Time (Days)

Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour
Shifts: Days only
Hours: Part‑time – 16hours Days per week (permanent) 4 shifts (10am to 2pm)

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 (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.