🌟 Community Learning Disability / Mental Health Support Worker – Make a Real Impact! 🌟
🔑 Key Information
💷 Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
🎓 Experience: Experience essential - full training + shadowing provided
🕒 Hours: Flexible Part-Time
📅 Weekend availability required (flexible rota)
🚗 Mileage Options:
Mileage Rate: Higher hourly pay + claim mileage separately via HMRC
Non-Mileage Rate: Slightly lower pay + mileage paid through payroll
💡 Why Work With Us?
- ✅ Local work – we match you with clients close to home
- ✅ Training bonus – £200 on completion of mandatory e-learning
- ✅ Job security – guaranteed hours (no zero-hour contracts)
- ✅ Career growth – NVQ Level 2 & 3 Health & Social Care qualifications
- ✅ Refer-a-Friend bonus – £400 (T&Cs apply)
- ✅ Early wage access via WageStream
- ✅ Blue Light Card – discounts and benefits
💙Key Responsibilities
Supporting People Day-to-Day
- Provide caring, person-centred support based on each individual's needs, goals, and preferences.
- Encourage people to be as independent as possible and build confidence in everyday life.
- Help individuals make their own choices and stay in control of their routines and decisions.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with the people you support.
Personal Care
- Support with personal care when needed, including washing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
- Assist with taking medication safely and following agreed support plans.
- Help with preparing meals, healthy eating, and staying hydrated.
Mental Health Support
- Offer emotional support and a listening ear during difficult times.
- Encourage positive coping skills and wellbeing.
- Notice changes in mood, behaviour, or mental health and report any concerns.
- Support people to attend appointments and access services when needed.
Learning Disability & Autism Support
- Support people in ways that suit their communication needs.
- Encourage participation in activities, hobbies, and community life.
- Promote positive behaviour and support individuals to manage challenges safely and respectfully.
- Follow Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans where required.
Community & Outreach Support
- Accompany people to appointments, work, college, volunteering, shopping, and social activities.
- Support with budgeting, managing money, and accessing community services.
- Encourage people to develop life skills and become more independent.
- Help individuals build confidence when travelling and accessing their local community.
Household Support
- Assist with everyday household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe living environment.
- Support individuals with tenancy responsibilities where applicable.
- Encourage people to take part in household tasks and develop independent living skills.
Keeping People Safe
- Help ensure individuals are safe, respected, and protected from harm.
- Report any safeguarding concerns straight away.
- Follow risk assessments and support plans to keep people and colleagues safe.
- Maintain professional boundaries at all times.
Record Keeping
- Keep clear and accurate records of support provided.
- Report any concerns or changes in a person's health, wellbeing, or behaviour.
- Respect confidentiality and handle information appropriately.
Working as Part of a Team
- Work closely with colleagues, families, healthcare professionals, and other agencies.
- Attend team meetings, training sessions, and supervision meetings.
Share ideas and contribute to improving the quality of support provided
👀 Who We're Looking For
- Caring, reliable, and compassionate people ❤️
- Great communication & people skills
- Flexible and committed to delivering high-quality care
- UK driver's licence and your own car
- Full Right to Work in the UK
📲 Apply Today!
👉 Apply now and join our friendly, supportive care team!
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