Support Worker Learning Disability

Female Support Worker - Newton Abbot, South Devon
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Salary: 25,584 per annum pro rata ( £13.12 per hour); Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time options available

Perks: £64.20 per sleep-in + exceptional benefits package

Benefits & Perks

We value our teams and believe hard work should be rewarded. When you join us, you'll unlock an incredible benefits package, including:

• Generous Annual Leave: 24 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Financial Perks: Access to high-street retail discounts, interest-free loans, and health cash plans.
• Career Growth: Comprehensive training (including specialised behavioral and SALT training), ongoing qualifications, and clear progression paths.

Please Note: Due to the specific needs of the individuals we support, this role is open to female applicants only. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

About the Role - Female Support Worker, South Devon

Are you a compassionate, positive, and dedicated individual looking for a career where you can make a tangible difference every single day?

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities: -Female Support Worker - South Devon

All of our services require a high standard of dedicated care. Your duties will include:

• Care Needs: Providing comprehensive personal care, following strict SALT (Speech and Language Therapy) plans, and delivering specialised eating and drinking support.
• Behavioral Support: Managing a high level of challenging behaviors with empathy, confidence, and trained redirection techniques.
• Daily Living & Finance: Dispensing medication safely and assisting individuals with their personal finance management.
• Community Outings: Driving individuals to appointments, the gym, horse riding, or day trips using local mobility cars .

Shift Patterns & Flexibility

Our services provide 24-hour care. To give you a great work-life balance, rotas are published at least 4 weeks in advance .

• Long Days: 08:00 – 19:00
• Short Days / Mid-Shifts: 10:00 – 14:00 or 10:00 – 15:00
• Sleep-In Shifts: 10:00 to 22:00, followed by a sleep-in, and finishing the next morning from 07:00 to 10:00 (Sleep-ins are paid at an enhanced flat rate of £64.20).

What We Are Looking For

• A Full UK Driving Licence (Essential) – comfortable driving mobility cars in the local area.
• Flexibility and willingness to work across both Buckfastleigh and Newton Abbot.
• Resilience and confidence when handling high-level challenging behaviours.
• A positive, empathetic attitude and excellent communication skills.

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Please note: All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

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