Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

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£29,349–£31,366 a year

Sherborne

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This support worker role assists adults with learning disabilities to live independently within their own homes and the local community. The work involves following person-centred support plans, facilitating community access, and providing personal care to ensure dignity and choice for every individual.

Best for

Experienced female support workers with a background in learning disabilities.

Non-negotiable

Full UK driving licence with own vehicle and business insurance required.

Worth knowing

Role requires availability for evenings and alternate weekends, plus travel across BA4 and DT9 areas.

What you need

Required

  • Learning disabilities support

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Personal care

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Driving license

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Own vehicle

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Business insurance

    Clearly required in the listing

Preferred

No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.

Your day-to-day

  • Support adults with learning disabilities

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Facilitate community access

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Provide personal care

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Follow support plans

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Maintain accurate records

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Liaise with stakeholders

    Clearly stated in the job description.

What's on offer

Guaranteed 20 hours per week
Stable long-term role
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Support Worker - Learning Disabilities (Female Only) Community Support | Somerset (BA4 & DT9) We are seeking an experienced female Support Worker to join a small, person-centred learning disabilities service supporting individuals within the community across Somerset. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building long-term relationships and supporting people to live independently in their own homes and local community. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role - you must have the right to work in the UK in place to apply. Package £14.11 per hour Guaranteed 20 hours per week Mainly evenings and weekends Ongoing training and development Small supportive team Opportunity to grow with the service Stable long-term role Responsibilities Supporting adults with learning disabilities Community access and daily living support Assisting with personal care where required Working to person-centred support plans Building positive relationships Liaising with families and professionals Maintaining accurate records Promoting dignity, choice and independence Requirements Learning disabilities experience essential Female applicants only due to service user requirements Driver with own vehicle and business insurance Comfortable travelling across BA4 and DT9 Available evenings and alternate weekends Calm, reliable and person-centred approach Right to work in the UK This is a community-based role supporting people across BA4 and DT9. Regular travel between visits is required. If you have the experience and values to support people to live independently, please submit your CV to apply. INDCARE

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