Support Worker

2 weeks ago

AstononTrent, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Gap Healthcare Full time
Support Worker - Learning Disabilities


A great and exciting opportunity has just come available for a motivated Support Worker supporting adults with emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties.

Do you want to make a difference on a daily basis and give support to adults and enable themto live as independently as possible, then look no further The service is located in Aston-on-Trent, Derbyshire.


My client is well established and their services are managed to a high standard and they are looking for Support Workers with the confidence and ability to make a difference.

You will need to support service users and colleagues in the service and furtherimprove and maintain the high standards that are embedded throughout their values and service delivery.

This is a great opportunity and will not be around for long

  • Salary
  • Support Worker salary starts at £10.50 per hour£21,294 per annum. Plus £45 Sleep in payments
  • Hours 39 hours


 Shifts
  • Long Days, Nights


 Area
  • AstononTrent, Derbyshire.
Responsibilities - Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

  • Support new Team Leaders and care staff in the completion of induction programs, training and competency assessment.
  • To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which service users can feel secure and free from harm.
  • Establishing positive relationships with service users and always offering them unconditional and positive regard.
  • Helping service users gain selfcontrol by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, prosocial conduct.
  • Ensuring that each person's care plan is followed and amended as appropriate to reflect their changing needs.
  • Attending to practical matters in relation to helping service users to cook, clean and personal care.
  • To act as a key worker or coworker for the service user to ensure that their young care plans are up to date and that all their care needs are being met.
  • To provide a positive role model to be able to offer advice, guidance and assistance where appropriate.
Skills required - Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

  • Passion to help others.
  • Caring nature and willing to go the extra mile to support others.
  • A passion to learn and gain an understanding of emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties.
  • Basic IT skills and basic computer programmes such as word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Full driving licence (Desirable).
  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards.
  • A commutable distance from AstononTrent, Derbyshire.
Benefits - Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

  • Pension.
  • Competitive salary £21,29
  • Long term employment due to continued growth.
  • Motivated management and employees.
  • Funding for NVQ level 3 qualification or other qualifications.
  • Clear progression pathway.
  • Fully expensed trips with service users.


The position of Support Worker - Learning Disabilities is very rewarding and makes a difference to the quality of life for service users on a daily basis.

If you feel that you are the right person for this great opportunity then please contact Matt Duffyat the Peterborough Office on for a confidential chat.

Please note that the vacancy is located near to Aston-on-Trent, Derbyshire.

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