Support Worker - Learning Disabilities
Support Worker - Learning Disabilities
Location: BreconPay Rate: £14.50 - £16.00 per hour
Shifts: Flexible shift patterns available - mornings, afternoons, long days, and nights, tailored to your preference.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with learning disabilities?
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team, providing specialist care to children with complex needs in Brecon and across South Wales
About the Role: As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing care and support to young people with diverse needs, including non-verbal communication, physical disabilities, autism etc.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering tailored support to service users with learning disabilities and complex needs.
- Assisting with personal care, including changing pads and ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
- Communicating effectively with children who have sensory impairments.
- Implementing behavioural and stimulation management techniques.
- Applying de-escalation strategies to manage challenging behaviours.
- Promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for each child.
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum of 1 year's experience supporting children with learning disabilities and complex needs.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to connect with non-verbal service users.
- Experience in behavioural and stimulation management.
- Knowledge and application of de-escalation techniques tailored for service users with learning disabilities.
- Compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach.
- Drivers would be preferred
- Competitive pay rates between £14.50 - £16.00 per hour.
- Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle.
- Access to NVQ Level 3 & additional training such as Team Teach & more
- Weekly pay with Holiday pay*
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, we want to hear from you. Apply now to learn more about the role
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.