Learning Disabilities Support Worker

FPR Group; Southampton (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. As a Learning Disabilities Support Worker, you will provide essential support, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met. With flexible shift patterns, you can balance your work commitments while making a meaningful difference. This role offers a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and contribute to the independence of those you assist. If you are passionate about helping others and have the necessary experience, we invite you to apply now and be part of our dedicated team.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rates of pay

Weekly pay via BACS

Holiday pay earned separately

Enhanced DBS provided

Mandatory training provided

Supervised support and training

24/7 contact available in emergencies

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Strong communication and emotional resilience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to adults with learning disabilities.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviours and promoting positive outcomes.

Skills

Support for adults with learning disabilities

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Patience and empathy

Education

PMVA qualification

Team Teach qualification

Job description

Due to high demand, we are recruiting dedicated and experienced Learning Disabilities Support Workers to assist vulnerable adults with varying degrees of learning disabilities. These roles are available across multiple locations, including Hayling Island, Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Petersfield, Southampton, Basingstoke, Guilford, and Woking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to adults with learning disabilities, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviours and promoting positive outcomes.
• Work in various settings, including residential homes, day services, and supported living environments.
• Engage with individuals using a consistent, patient, and empathetic approach, maintaining safe boundaries.

Shift Patterns:

We offer flexible shift patterns that can be tailored to your preferences, including:

• Monday to Sunday shifts
• Early shifts, late shifts, long days, and waking nights or sleep-ins

You can choose how much or how little you work, allowing you to balance work with other commitments. Continuity is essential in these roles, and many of our current staff value the flexibility we offer.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.
• An up-to-date PMVA qualification (or equivalent) is essential. A Team Teach qualification is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, emotional resilience, and the ability to build rapport with these vulnerable adults.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries.

Why Work With Us?

• Flexibility: Work as much or as little as you want, fitting your schedule around other commitments.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values continuity and provides a positive, rewarding work experience.
• Impactful Work: Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults who live with learning disabilities and help them lead more independent and fulfilling lives.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference and have the experience to support adults with learning disabilities, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now and join our dedicated team!

BENEFITS of working with us are:

• Excellent hourly rates of pay
• WEEKLY pay via BACS
• Holiday pay earned SEPERATELY to the Support Worker hourly rate!
• Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce DBS provided *
• Mandatory Training and certificates provided for personal use *
• Friendly and experienced Health & Social Care Consultants to help and support you including:
• Detailed information about the projects provided prior to first shift at each location.
• Additional supervised support and training provided within project when required or requested.
• Continuous encouragement of up-skilling
• 24/7 contact available in emergencies.

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