Therapeutic Support Worker: Adults with LD

iBC Healthcare; Mansfield Woodhouse; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid induction and PBS training

Health & Social Care Diplomas (Level 2

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

28 Days Annual Leave

Career progression opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

IBC Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide one-to-one, person-centred support for an adult with learning disabilities in Mansfield. The role focuses on routines, independence, and community involvement within a PBS framework.

You will help build confidence, maintain dignity, and support through both good and challenging days, always prioritising the person’s long-term wellbeing and choices in their home and local community.

Formación

• 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

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Experience with learning disabilities

PBS understanding

De-escalation

Communication

Professional boundaries

Personal care

Independence support

Descripción del empleo

IBC Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide one-to-one, person-centred support for an adult with learning disabilities in Mansfield. The role focuses on routines, independence, and community involvement within a PBS framework.

You will help build confidence, maintain dignity, and support through both good and challenging days, always prioritising the person’s long-term wellbeing and choices in their home and local community.