Learning Disabilities Support Worker – Thirsk
Thirsk
Support Worker within Learning Disability Services
Location: York
Shifts: Monday – Friday 06:15-09:30 & 14:45-19:30; School Holiday 08:00-20:00. Flexible and available to work across a variety of shifts including days, nights, 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 a Support Worker 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 Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, ADHD, and generalised anxiety disorder to live a safe, fulfilled life. 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.
You will be supporting a non-verbal child with autism and ADHD as well as complex medical needs associated with epilepsy. You will work in a 2:1 setting with another support worker to be proactive and responsive to ensure the client’s safety is maintained. Shifts are physically active and will involve being out in the community with the client on walks and various activities. We need you to be confident and calm & support regulation and safety. Clear structure and routine is crucial in this role and on your shifts.
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
- 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
- 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.
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