Learning Disability Support Worker
hace 24 días
Romford
Job Description: Job Title: Learning Disability Support Worker Location: Romford Hours: Full-time / Part-time / Day & Night Shifts Available Learning Disability Support Worker role overview We are seeking compassionate, skilled Learning Disability Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with autism, learning disabilities, sensory processing difficulties and behaviours that challenge. The individuals we support live in supported living or single-occupancy placements and require consistent, structured and proactive support to maintain safety, emotional regulation, independence and meaningful engagement in daily life and the community. This is a rewarding role for someone calm, patient, resilient and committed to delivering positive outcomes. Learning Disability Support Worker key responsibilities • Provide 1:1 and 2:1 support in line with individual care and support plans, • Support with personal care, daily living tasks and independent skills, • Promote emotional regulation and reduce behaviours that challenge using low-arousal and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches, • Support individuals with sensory needs, communication difficulties and anxiety, • Maintain structured, predictable routines to promote safety and wellbeing, • Support safe access to the community, activities and meaningful engagement, • Monitor and respond to health needs, including epilepsy and complex conditions, where applicable, • Work collaboratively with families, professionals and multidisciplinary teams, • Complete accurate records, incident reports and daily notes, • Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism, • Ability to work calmly and confidently with individuals who display behaviours that challenge, • Understanding of sensory processing needs and emotional regulation, • Good communication skills (including non-verbal communication strategies), • Ability to follow structured routines and care plans consistently, • Willingness to work 1:1, 2:1, community-based and overnight shifts, • Experience in supported living or complex needs services, • Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), • Experience supporting transitions (e.g. children’s to adult services), • Experience supporting individuals who lack capacity What We Offer • Competitive pay (dependent on experience), • Comprehensive induction and ongoing specialist training, • Consistent rotas and structured support environments, • Supportive management and reflective supervision This role is ideal for someone who: • Values consistency, structure and routine, • Can remain calm during periods of heightened anxiety or distress, • Is committed to dignity, respect and person-centred care Benefits: • Company pension, • Referral programme