Learning Disability Support Worker

Learning Disability Support Worker focuses on as a support worker specialising in learning disabilities and complex needs, your key duties will include.

What the role involves

• As a Support Worker specialising in learning disabilities and complex needs, your key duties will include.
• Providing consistent, person-centred support to young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in their homes and local community.
• Planning and facilitating engaging, structured activities to build independence and social confidence.
• Applying PMVA techniques and de-escalation strategies to safely manage challenging behaviours.
• Maintaining accurate and professional digital care notes, risk assessments, and incident reports.
• Collaborating with families, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure positive outcomes.

Skills and requirements

• To be successful in this Learning Disability Support Worker role, you must have.
• At least 12 months’ experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.
• Experience promoting independent living skills such as routines and nutrition.
• Confidence using digital care planning systems for accurate record keeping.

Confirmed role details

• Access to your holiday pot at any time, release the funds when you need it most.

Candidate fit

• Patience, respectful communication, safeguarding awareness, and steady support habits.

Additional role context

• Rota’s 4 weeks in advance.
• Supportive management and clear career progression opportunities.