Support Worker Learning Disabilities

Job Description

Could you provide support to people with learning disabilities?

Primary Source Care are currently recruiting for Support Workers to work at our client's service in Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire providing high quality support to adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

Full time, part time and ad-hoc positions available, with hourly rates of pay ranging from £8.50 - £10.00.

About the role

In Hertfordshire, our client provide a range of support options including Registered CareSupported Living and our Further Education provision.

Within their Registered Care homes, they provide care and support for adults with learning disabilities. At one of their services in particular, they provide accommodation, care, nursing and support for up to 12 people with learning and physical difficulties. Our clients' staff receive training in subjects including safeguarding, health and safety, medicines, and specific health conditions including epilepsy, and they ensure the people they support have access to health and social care professionals when required, including GPs, occupational therapists, chiropodists and psychiatrists.

Who are we? 

Primary Source Care are a company based in Hertfordshire established in 2019 to provide high calibre care staff to healthcare and support services throughout England. Set up by experienced care managers, our aim is to change the ethos of care to elevate the quality of life experienced by all service users. We only source the best possible candidates to suit your business or organisation’s needs.

We strongly believe that we have a moral duty to enhance and protect the lives of all service users, whilst ensuring our clients are staff receiving fair and competitive rates. Furthermore, we supply long term members of staff to ensure continuity and security for all.

What we need from you

You will need to have at least six months' experience working in a supported living environment, and ideally hold a Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care, although it is more important that you have a positive, can-do attitude and the willingness to undertake further on-the-job training. All successful candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check (paid for by Primary Source Care) before they can commence working with service users. 

Pay and Rewards

Primary Source Care provides a full induction and ongoing training. We also offer a range of benefits which includes:

  • 28 days annual leave (including statutory public holidays) 
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Free DBS check
  • Employment and self-employment opportunities with assistance provided
  • Accommodation and relocation assistance provided 
  • 24/7 support
  • Refer a friend scheme

Next Steps

If this job sounds like the right fit for you, click on the Apply button and send your covering letter and CV. For informal enquiries please email info @ primarysourcecare.co.uk