Learning Disability Support Worker in Southampton

Learning Disability Support Worker

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 thisrole:

• Acompetitive salary

• Rota’s 4 weeks in advance

• Ongoing training and development, including specialist clinical refreshers.

• Supportive managementand clearcareer progressionopportunities.

• 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.