Learning Disabilities Support Work- Wakefield
About the role
Learning Disabilities Healthcare Support Worker (Drivers)
LOCATION: Leeds, West Yorkshire
PAY RATES (including holiday pay): Days £16.81 / Nights £18.91 / Weekends £21.01
Shifts - 08:00 am - 20:00 pm, days and nights.
Make a lasting impact by building meaningful relationships.
At Thornbury Community Services (TCS), we believe exceptional care starts with genuine connections. We're looking for a Support Worker within Learning Disability & Autism Services who is committed to making a real difference and building meaningful, long-term relationships with the people they support. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to empower an individual to live a safe, fulfilling, and independent life. You'll be supporting someone in their own home and community, helping them achieve personal goals, maintain routines, and engage in meaningful daily activities.
Key Support Needs
- Autism support
- Learning disability support
- Diabetes awareness
- Structured routines and consistency
- Behavioural support and boundary management
- Clear communication and professional relationship building
What You'll Do
· Deliver person-centered care within the client's own home.
· Maintain safety whilst making positive risk decisions.
· Enrich life and promote independence.
· Build trust and long-term relationships that make every day meaningful.
What We Offer
We value our support workers and provide a benefits package designed to help you thrive:
· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential wellbeing support.
· Travel and mileage expenses - reimbursed for your shifts.
· Exceptional pay rates - among the highest in the UK.
· Bespoke training and competency development - keep growing in your career.
What We're Looking For
We want passionate, resilient professionals who can commit to delivering care without exception. To join our team, you'll need:
· 12 months UK-based experience in a community setting.
· Confidence in maintaining risk and using physical intervention where required.
· Confidence in utilising PBS standards within services.
· Strong personal values and ethical standards.
· Dedication, commitment and stability.
· A genuine desire to build lasting relationships and make a positive impact.
Why Choose TCS?
Joining Thornbury means joining a compassionate team that values people - not just as clients, but as individuals. You'll enjoy job satisfaction, and the chance to make a difference that lasts.
Apply Today
Ready to start a role where care goes beyond tasks and becomes a relationship? Click Apply Now and our team will be in touch.
For questions, contact us at:
· Email: ldamhapplications@thornburycommunityservices.co.uk
· Phone: 0333 034 1135
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