Support Worker-Learning Disabilities

FPR Group; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. This role offers the flexibility to choose your shifts, allowing you to balance work with personal commitments. You will provide essential support, ensuring the physical and emotional needs of individuals are met while promoting positive outcomes. With a focus on empathy and professionalism, you will help these adults lead more independent lives. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the relevant experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a supportive environment that values continuity and personal growth.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rates of pay

Weekly pay via BACS

Separate holiday pay

Enhanced DBS provided

Mandatory training provided

Support from experienced consultants

Detailed project information before shifts

Supervised support and training

Encouragement of up-skilling

24/7 emergency contact

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting adults with learning disabilities required.
• PMVA qualification is essential; Team Teach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to adults with learning disabilities and manage challenging behaviours.
• Work in various settings, maintaining safe boundaries.

Skills

Support for learning disabilities

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Patience

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, and Basingstoke.

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 SEPARATELY 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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