Support Worker (Part-time) – Learning Disabilities

iBC Healthcare; Droylsden; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PBS training

Health & Social Care Diplomas

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Pro-rata annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

iBC Healthcare in Droylsden seeks a dedicated part-time Support Worker to provide one-to-one care for an adult with learning disabilities at home and in the community. You’ll cover days or nights (16-28h/wk days; 20h/wk nights) following an individualised plan and PBS to build routines, independence and wellbeing.

We offer induction, PBS training, health diplomas, discounts and progression opportunities in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or autism.
• Understanding of PBS and trauma-informed practice.
• Strong de-escalation and observation skills.
• Calm, patient, non-reactive approach under pressure.
• Commitment to consistency, boundaries and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, therapeutic support aligned to the plan.
• Promote independence and meaningful choices in daily life.
• Assist with personal care while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Support medication administration per policy.
• Assist daily living tasks and community access to build skills.
• Record accurate notes and work with the care team.

Skills

De-escalation

Observation

Communication

Job description

Support Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities

Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour | Part-Time | Days & Nights Available

Make a Real Difference, Every Day

We're looking for an experienced, compassionate Support Worker to provide dedicated one-to-one support to an adult with learning disabilities in Droylsden West, whose support needs include behaviours of concern. This is a role built around therapeutic, person-centred care, helping the person we support build routine, confidence, and genuine independence in their own home and community.

We currently have part-time positions available across both day and night shifts:

• Days: 16-28 hours per week
• Nights: 20 hours per week

You'll need the confidence, patience, and consistency to support someone through both good days and harder ones, always with dignity, choice, and their long-term wellbeing at the centre of what you do.

About The Role

This is a single-person support role, so consistency of approach matters enormously. You'll work from an individualised support plan and positive behaviour support (PBS) framework, helping the person we support:

• Build and sustain daily routines that promote stability and independence
• Access their local community, shopping, leisure, appointments, social activities in ways that reflect their own choices and interests
• Develop confidence in making decisions about their own life, from small daily choices to longer-term goals
• Navigate anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or behaviours of concern using a calm, trauma-informed, non-reactive approach
• Maintain relationships with family and the wider care team in a way that feels safe and consistent

Key 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

What We Offer

• Paid induction and training, including PBS-specific training for this role
• Funded Health & Social Care Diplomas (Level 2-5)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Pro-rata annual leave
• Career progression opportunities

About IBC Healthcare

IBC Healthcare supports individuals across the Midlands with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health conditions. 97% of our employees would recommend us as a great place to work, and 93% plan to stay with us for the next 3-5 years.