Learning Disabilities Support Worker – Residential Home
Shift patterns: 08:00–20:00 and 20:00–08:00
We’re looking for a compassionate and reliable Learning Disabilities Support Worker to join our friendly residential team. Our home supports adults with learning disabilities to live safely, comfortably, and as independently as possible. Every day is different, and every moment is an opportunity to make someone’s life brighter.
The Role
As part of the residential support team, you’ll help create a homely, supportive environment where individuals feel respected, listened to, and genuinely cared for. You’ll be involved in day‑to‑day living, personal development, and meaningful activities that help residents enjoy a fulfilling life.
This role involves working a combination of daytime and waking‑night shifts: 08:00–20:00 and 20:00–08:00.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting daily living – assisting residents with personal care, routines, household tasks, and independent living skills.
- Encouraging choice and independence – empowering individuals to make decisions, try new things, and build confidence in everyday life.
- Medication support – administering medication safely, completing MAR charts accurately, and following all medication policies.
- Emotional and social support – offering reassurance, companionship, and positive engagement throughout the day and night.
- Activities and community involvement – planning and supporting activities such as cooking, crafts, exercise, sensory sessions, and local outings.
- Household responsibilities – contributing to a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment.
- Safeguarding and wellbeing – promoting safety, dignity, and respect at all times, following safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
- Record keeping – maintaining clear, accurate notes and contributing to care plans and risk assessments.
- Teamwork – working closely with colleagues, families, and professionals to ensure consistent, person‑centred care.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Kind, patient, and genuinely passionate about supporting others.
- Able to build trust and positive relationships with residents and colleagues.
- Confident with medication administration and MAR chart recording.
- Comfortable assisting with personal care in a respectful, dignified, person‑centred way.
- Reliable, flexible, and able to remain calm under pressure.
- Committed to equality, inclusion, and person‑centred values.
- Happy to get involved, be hands‑on, and bring a positive energy to the home.
If you’d like to be part of a team that makes a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to [email protected]
Pay: £16.34-£16.73 per hour
Work Location: In person
