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Learning Disability Support Worker

United Kingdom, Dumfries & Galloway 17.00 - 20.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted July 08, 2026
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Are you an experienced support worker with the desire to take on a new challenge? If you are looking for a new opportunity to help and support those with learning disabilities and additional support needs, then this could be the job for you! About the role: This role involved promoting independence, dignity and well being of service users who have a variety of additional needs. Making a positive difference in the lives of those you are supporting, helping them with daily tasks, personal care, medication administration and being generally supportive to the service users. Experience working with autism and other learning disabilities as well as challenging behaviour is essential. You must be enthusiastic and resilient and take a genuine interest in helping people. The working pattern can be flexible, with full time and part time roles available. The shifts parents can vary with day shifts, night shifts and sleepover shifts available.

Job Responsibility

  • promoting independence, dignity and well being of service users who have a variety of additional needs
  • Making a positive difference in the lives of those you are supporting, helping them with daily tasks, personal care, medication administration and being generally supportive to the service users

Requirements

  • Have experience working with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour
  • You are compassionate and caring towards other with a desire to help people
  • You must have strong communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team liaising with wider teams to ensure the best level of care is provided
  • You must be medication trained
  • Be able to work under pressure and stay calm in stressful situations
  • Have a strong ability to work independently and use your own initiative
  • SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or HNC in Social Care (Desirable)
  • Full UK Driving License and access to vehicle (Essential)
  • Minimum of 1 year UK experience in a similar role
  • Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

SVQ2 in Health and Social Care or HNC in Social Care

What we offer

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Access to free eLearning and training to develop your knowledge
  • SSSC endorsement
  • PVG updates
  • Mobile app with additional shifts you can pick up as and when you choose to earn extra income
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