Learning Disability Skills Specialist 30 hours
Our Learning Disability Skills Specialists deliver two timetabled training sessions daily to adults with intellectual (learning) disability. These sessions teach work skills, independent living skills and also focus on staying fit and active. Adults attending Journey's Day Service have conditions from birth impacting cognitive and adaptive ability such as Down's Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Fragile X and Prader-Willi. All of our Clients have mental capacity and want to live as independent lives as possible, ideally also undertaking some paid part-time working role.
We are looking for applicants who are from an adult training background, or young adults training background. Your experience can be gained in a number of Sectors such as Education, Catering, Hospitality, Military, Retail, and you may have wider interests which are also areas we train Clients in. These include arts, catering, drama and music, environment, film and photography, horticulture, IT, sports, woodwork amongst others. We are not looking for applicants from a Regulated Care background such as Care Workers (domiciliary, residential, PAs). We do not provide any personal care or wider Regulated Services.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Company: Journey Enterprises Salary: from £24,935 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Hexham, NE46 4SA Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 6 Nov 2026 Closing date: 6 Dec 2026
Summary
Our Learning Disability Skills Specialists deliver two timetabled training sessions daily to adults with intellectual (learning) disability. These sessions teach work skills, independent living skills and also focus on staying fit and active. Adults attending Journey's Day Service have conditions from birth impacting cognitive and adaptive ability such as Down's Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Fragile X and Prader-Willi. All of our Clients have mental capacity and want to live as independent lives as possible, ideally also undertaking some paid part-time working role.
Essential requirements
We are looking for applicants who are from an adult training background, or young adults training background. Your experience can be gained in a number of Sectors such as Education, Catering, Hospitality, Military, Retail, and you may have wider interests which are also areas we train Clients in. These include arts, catering, drama and music, environment, film and photography, horticulture, IT, sports, woodwork amongst others. We are not looking for applicants from a Regulated Care background such as Care Workers (domiciliary, residential, PAs). We do not provide any personal care or wider Regulated Services.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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Learning Disability Skills Specialist 30 hours in Hexham employer: Journey Enterprises
Journey Enterprises is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Learning Disability Skills practitioners. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer clear pathways for career progression, alongside generous benefits such as 36 days of annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and a healthcare package. Our commitment to innovation in adult services, combined with a culture that values teamwork and well-being, makes us a rewarding place to work in the vibrant Newcastle upon Tyne area.
