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Learning Disabilities Support Worker - Frome

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FromeFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

Support Worker within Learning Disability Services

 

LOCATION: Bath, Somerset

PAY RATES (Hourly): Days £16.81 / Nights £18.91 / Weekends £21.01 

Shifts - Days 06:00-10:30 and 13:45-21:00. Nights 21:00-06:00 waking nights & sleep nights.

You should be flexible and available to work across a variety of shifts, including days, nights, and weekends. 

 

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 Support Workers within Learning Disability Services who are committed to making a real difference - people who truly care and want to build long-term partnerships with those they support. 

This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to empower an individual with ASD and Learning Disability to live safe, fulfilled lives. You’ll help clients achieve personal goals, explore new hobbies, and enjoy trips into the community - all while creating relationships that bring lasting satisfaction for both you and them. 

 

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Support Worker to provide person-centered support to a teenage male. In this rewarding role, you will assist with social interaction and community engagement, supporting him to access a variety of activities and interests both at home and within the local community. Responsibilities will include driving the client to and from activities, providing support with bedtime routines, and undertaking overnight support as required. Applicants must hold a full UK driving license and have business insurance for their vehicle, or be willing to obtain business insurance. We are seeking a flexible individual who can demonstrate availability to meet the needs of the support package and adapt to changing requirements when necessary. Full competency-based training will be provided, along with a comprehensive induction programme that includes shadow shifts, ensuring you feel confident and fully supported in your role. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, proactive, and committed to promoting independence, confidence, and positive social experiences.

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 in person 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? 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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Benefits

  • 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 in person competency development – keep growing in your career.
  • 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.

About this role

Thornbury Community Services is seeking a Support Worker to provide person-centered care to a teenage male with autism and learning disabilities in the Bath and Somerset area. The role centers on building meaningful relationships while supporting the client's independence, social engagement, and community participation. You'll assist with daily activities, accompany him on outings and community activities, support bedtime routines, and provide overnight support as needed. A full UK driving license and business vehicle insurance are essential, as transporting the client is a core part of the work.

The position offers shift flexibility across days (06:00–10:30 and 13:45–21:00), nights (21:00–06:00, both waking and sleep shifts), and weekends, with hourly rates of £16.81 (days), £18.91 (nights), and £21.01 (weekends). You'll receive comprehensive training, shadowing during induction, and ongoing development. The package includes an Employee Assistance Programme, mileage reimbursement, and what the employer describes as among the highest pay rates for this work in the UK.

To succeed, you'll need at least 12 months of UK community-based support experience, confidence in risk management and physical intervention, familiarity with PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) standards, and genuine commitment to long-term relationship-building. This is a full-time, in-office role suited to someone who is compassionate, reliable, and genuinely motivated by supporting vulnerable individuals to live fulfilling lives.

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