Learning Disability Support Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Support Worker needed at Local Charity
37 hrs/week (Mon to Fri)
£10.77/hr: £20,712 (Spinal Point 2)
Start date: a.s.a.p (with DBS clearance)
Location: DL14 8JZ
Journey’s Learning Disability Support Workers plan and deliver a differentiated a timetable of morning and afternoon activities for groups of 8-10 adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Client activities sessions are designed to meet the requirements of each Client’s Care Support Plan, our Day Service contracts, funded programmes and the Care Act. Activities are held both on site and in the community, in line with our Day Service contract requirements.
We deliver a varied programme of activities weekly. Clients choose their activities to meet the needs set out in their Care & Support Plans. All activities are designed in a Person-Centred Approach. This enables us to create a bespoke programme for each person.
About us
Journey Enterprises is a local charity which was founded by parents of young people with learning disability and complex needs 40 years ago. Launched in Northumberland we now operate across the north east. We have four Day Centres: Acomb and Blyth (Northumberland), Coundon (County Durham) and Newcastle upon Tyne.
For an application pack please contact 01434 608118, apply online via our website.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,712.00 per year
Benefits:
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 10/04/2023
Reference ID: C-LDSW
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Learning Disability Support Worker roles across Journey Enterprises Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,712 - £20,712 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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