Support Workers -Learning Disabilities

Tezlom; Slough; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible bank shifts

Competitive hourly pay

Ongoing support from Tezlom Recruiting

Job summary

Tezlom is recruiting experienced and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in Slough, Berkshire. You will work across supported housing services, residential homes and care settings to support adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

This role offers flexible bank shifts (days, evenings, weekends, nights) with competitive hourly pay and ongoing support from Tezlom Recruitment. You will help promote independence, dignity and inclusion while delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Caring, patient and compassionate demeanor.
• Ability to work flexible bank shifts across days, evenings, weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to adults and young adults with learning disabilities.
• Support service users with daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, budgeting and personal care).
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and inclusion.
• Support individuals with social activities, education and community access.
• Assist with medication in line with care plans (where required).
• Encourage positive routines and emotional wellbeing.
• Support individuals with challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner.
• Complete accurate daily notes, reports and care documentation.
• Work as part of a team to deliver safe and high-quality care.

Skills

Learning disabilities care

Care experience

Flexible shifts

Job description

Tezlom is currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Support Workers to join our team, working across supported housing services, residential homes, and care settings to support service users with learning disablities and mental health needs in Slough, Berkshire

This role involves supporting young adults and adults with learning disabilities, as well as individuals who may have autism, mental health needs, or additional complex support requirements

This is a great opportunity for experienced carers looking for flexible bank shifts while making a real difference in people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, your duties will include:

• Providing person-centred support to adults and young adults with learning disabilities
• Supporting service users with daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and personal care)
• Promoting independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion
• Supporting individuals with social activities, education, and community access
• Assisting with medication in line with care plans (where required)
• Encouraging positive routines and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting individuals with challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
• Completing accurate daily notes, reports, and care documentation
• Working as part of a team to deliver safe and high-quality care

About You

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Experienced in working with learning disabilities (essential)
• Caring, patient, and compassionate
• Reliable and flexible to work bank shifts (days, evenings, weekends, nights)
• Confident supporting vulnerable adults in a respectful and professional way
• Able to build positive and trusting relationships with service users
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Requirements

• Previous experience working with learning disabilities (essential)
• Full time Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Care Certificate
• Driver (preferred but not essential)

What We Offer

• Flexible bank shifts to suit your availability
• Competitive hourly pay
• Variety of work across supported housing and residential settings
• Ongoing support from Tezlom Recruitment
• Opportunity to develop skills within health & social care
• Friendly and supportive working environment