£15.34 Per Hour
Full Time
Contract
Devon, Devon
Social Care
Posted 5 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
📍 Location: South West
💷 Pay: £15.34 per hour
📅 Contract: 1 month (with potential to extend)
⏰ Hours: 37 per week, Monday–Saturday (8:00am–6:00pm, flexible shifts)
About the Role
We’re recruiting for a compassionate and adaptable Support Worker – Learning Disabilities to join a busy service supporting individuals across the South West.
This is a rewarding, hands-on role where you’ll support people with learning disabilities and complex needs to live independently, safely and confidently within their communities. No two days are the same—you’ll be working closely with individuals to build their confidence, develop life skills and achieve personal goals.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred support tailored to individual needs
- Build strong, trusting relationships with customers and partner agencies
- Support individuals to develop independence and engage in their communities
- Create and review support plans with clear, achievable goals
- Complete risk assessments and ensure safe working practices
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to service outcomes
- Work both independently (including lone working) and as part of a team
- Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality and professional standards at all times
What We’re Looking For
- Experience supporting individuals with a range of needs, ideally in a care or support setting
- Ability to assess risk and make sound decisions in varied situations
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Confident working both independently and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet service needs
- Understanding of safeguarding, equality and diversity
- A positive, proactive approach with the ability to adapt to change
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field
- Knowledge of housing-related support or community services
- Experience working with vulnerable individuals in group or one-to-one settings
- British Sign Language (BSL) knowledge
- Enhanced DBS check required
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
For more information call Carol on 07375412872 or Send CV directly to cjones@rgbrec.co.uk
Carol Jones
cjones@rgbrec.co.uk
01392 537018
Division 700
RGB Recruitment Exeter
Winslade House
Winslade Park
Manor Drive
Clyst St Mary
Exeter
Devon
EX5 1FY
01392 537018
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