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Learning Disability Support Worker

Sweettree Home Care Services

Learning Disability Support Worker

£31928

Sweettree Home Care Services, Ealing, Ealing

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 30 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ed21174a348e4f2f8cce18383b5ac713

Full Job Description

  • Flexible working hours that cater to your schedule ensuring a balance of work and personal commitments. Varied contract options, including zero-hour, part-time, and full-time.

  • Early access to your earnings via Wagestream, which provides you with the ability to access a % of your earnings in just 4 days or less after completing shifts!

  • Continuous training and professional development through the renowned SweetTree Home Care Services Academy. Including Apprenticeship Opportunities.

  • Unwavering support 24-hour on-call assistance. and your own dedicated Manager and Coordinator to support you day to day

  • Incentive Rewards An attractive £200 Friend Referral Scheme.

  • 28 days of paid holiday, encompassing bank holidays.

  • A Contributory Pension Scheme to plan for your future.

  • Service length awards and recognition

  • Exclusive savings - Access to the LifeWorks Benefits Scheme, offering monetary savings and exclusive offers.

  • Social events, summer parties, winter parties and awards ceremony's, As a Learning Disability Support Worker, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of our clients. Your duties will include:

  • Assisting with meal preparation

  • Supporting individuals with household tasks and upkeep

  • Administering medication

  • Facilitating community engagement and participation

  • Accompanying individuals on shopping trips and outings

  • Coordinating and attending medical appointments

  • Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams

    SweetTree Home Care Services is looking for a dedicated Learning Disability Support Workers to our Award-Winning team. If you're an experienced, dedicated, Support Worker with a deep understanding of individuals needs and the importance person centred care, we want to hear from you. Your hands-on experience and your commitment to making a difference in people's lives are what set you apart. As a Learning Disability Support Worker, you'll receive specialised training and have the unique opportunity to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and clinicians. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time positions, we would ideally require a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week, with a minimum of 3-hour visits per client to ensure the highest level of care.


    • Our client is a friendly, and energetic young person who builds good relationships with others. He has a diagnosis of Severe Learning Disabilities and Autism, and his approach to initiating and socially interacting with others is different from that expected of a typically developing young person. When there is miscommunication this could lead to frustration or boredom on the client's part and result in behaviours of concern. Our client enjoys climbing, jumping, and is generally very active. He likes to engage in sensory play and feels most comfortable when he has a predictable routine.,
  • Minimum 3 months experience with learning disabilities and autism is a strong advantage

  • Support worker must be comfortable managing challenging behaviours

  • Provide one-on-one support in clients' homes

  • Cultivate a positive and supportive environment that promotes independence and well-being

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of clients at all times

  • Maintain accurate records and documentation

    About Us: We are a reputable domiciliary care company that has been successfully operating for two decades, recognised for our commitment to excellence in care and our unwavering dedication to our clients. We take pride in being rated as an 'Outstanding' provider by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), a testament to our exceptional standards and quality of service. Our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional support and community-based services for individuals speaks to our ethos.


    • Ready to Make a Difference?

    Salary: £13.20 - £15.35 per hour, with the exception of shifts happening between 7am-9am Mondays to Fridays which are £17.50 per hour. (with the ability to access a % of your earnings in just 4 days or less after completing shifts!)