Job description
Support Worker - Complex Learning Disabilities
Location: Burnham-on-Sea
Pay Rates:
- £13.75 per hour (Day Shifts)
- £14.25 per hour (Waking Nights)
Make a Genuine Difference
We are looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated Support Workers to join a specialist service supporting adults with complex learning disabilities.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside individuals with a range of complex needs, helping them to live fulfilling lives, achieve greater independence and reach their personal goals. Every day brings the chance to make a meaningful impact through high-quality, person-centred support.
The Role
You'll be responsible for providing practical and emotional support tailored to each individual's needs, including:
- Supporting with personal care and daily living activities
- Promoting independence, choice and wellbeing
- Encouraging participation in activities and the local community
- Supporting individuals who may display behaviours that challenge
- Following care plans and risk assessments
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to positive outcomes
There will be occasional lone-working shifts, so you'll need to be confident working independently, using your initiative and making sound decisions while maintaining high standards of care.
Experience supporting individuals with diabetes would be highly desirable, although full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Shift Patterns
- 09:00 - 15:15
- 15:00 - 22:15
- 22:00 - 09:15 (Waking Nights)
We're Looking For People Who Have:
- Previous experience in care, support work or a similar setting
- Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities
- Confidence providing personal care
- Experience managing behaviours that challenge
- A calm, patient and professional approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to work independently during lone-working shifts
What's on Offer?
- Competitive hourly rates
- Ongoing training and development
- A supportive and experienced team environment
- The opportunity to develop specialist skills in complex care
- A role where you can make a real and lasting difference every day
Apply Today
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Harry Haward
0117 948 6300
If you're passionate about supporting others and are looking for a role where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.
