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Learning Disability Support WorkerMarva Group • Southampton, GB
Learning Disability Support Worker

Learning Disability Support Worker

Marva Group • Southampton, GB
30+ days ago
Salary
£14.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Join Our Team as a Learning Disability Support Worker

Are you a caring and experienced Learning Disability Support Worker or Community Support Worker looking for a rewarding new opportunity? We’re a leading health and social care provider seeking passionate individuals to support young people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour in the community.

This role is ideal for a resilient, patient, and compassionate support worker who is committed to helping individuals achieve independence, confidence and a better quality of life.

What We Offer Our Care Team

We value our team and offer a rewarding package for this role:

  • A competitive salary
  • Rota’s 4 weeks in advance
  • Ongoing training and development, including specialist clinical refreshers.
  • Supportive management and clear career progression opportunities.
  • Access to your holiday pot at any time, release the funds when you need it most.
  • 24/7 support, always somebody on hand to advise and help

Essential Requirements

To be successful in this Learning Disability Support Worker role, you must have:

At least 12 months’ experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.
• PMVA training
• Strong de-escalation and behaviour management skills.
• Experience promoting independent living skills such as routines and nutrition.
• Confidence using digital care planning systems for accurate record keeping.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (Right to Work documentation required)

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People or Adults).

Desirable Qualifications

• First Aid training or equivalent.

About The Role

Your Responsibilities as a Community Support Worker

As a Support Worker specialising in learning disabilities and complex needs, your key duties will include:

• Providing consistent, person-centred support to young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in their homes and local community.
• Planning and facilitating engaging, structured activities to build independence and social confidence.
• Supporting with daily living skills including meal planning, shopping, dietary needs and personal routines.
• Applying PMVA techniques and de-escalation strategies to safely manage challenging behaviours.
• Maintaining accurate and professional digital care notes, risk assessments, and incident reports.
• Collaborating with families, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure positive outcomes.

Required Criteria

  • Confidence in using digital care planning systems.
  • Excellent communication skills and a calm, resilient and professional attitude.
  • A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desired Criteria

  • NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults or Children).
  • Current First Aid training.

Skills Needed

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