Job Description

Homecare & Learning Disability Support Worker

DRIVERS ONLY - REQUIRED IN BRADFORD, KIRKLEES, WAKEFIELD, CALDERDALE & LEEDS

Assist Home Care Ltd is expanding! We are looking for caring, committed and enthusiastic individuals to join our amazing team of experienced Care Assistants and Learning Disability Support Workers.

We support

both adults and children

with a wide range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, behaviours that challenge, mental health needs, and complex health conditions.

Full-time and Part-time roles available

Shift work may include mornings, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and alternate weekends.

Your Duties May Include:

Personal Care & Daily Living

Supporting service users to

wash, bathe, shower and dress

Assisting with

meal preparation

, serving meals and helping with feeding where needed Supporting mobility, including

hoists, wheelchairs and mobility aids

Helping service users stay

comfortable, safe and as independent as possible

Assisting with

medication

following company policy and training

Learning Disability, Autism & Behaviour Support

Supporting

adults and children

with learning disabilities, autism and communication needs Managing

challenging behaviours

using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies Encouraging emotional regulation, routine, positive choices and independence Supporting sensory needs, communication tools (PECS, visual timetables) and structured activities Providing

1:1 or 2:1 support

where required Assisting with

day activities

, school/college routines, appointments and community outings

Complex Care (where required)

PEG feeding, suctioning, oxygen support, epilepsy support and other clinical tasks (full training provided) Monitoring health, wellbeing and safeguarding concerns Recording accurate notes and reporting changes

General Responsibilities

Working

shift patterns

including mornings, evenings, sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays

Working on a changing rota basis

depending on service user needs Travelling between service users' homes -

drivers are essential for this role

Promoting dignity, respect, independence and safeguarding at all times Working collaboratively with families, schools, professionals and internal teams

What We Are Looking For

Compassionate, reliable and committed individuals Experience in homecare, children's support, learning disabilities or behaviours that challenge (desirable - training provided)

Drivers with access to a vehicle

Willingness to work shifts and alternate weekends
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 12.35 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Referral programme Store discount
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Care Assistant: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence and Vehicle (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

75% (required)
Work Location: On the road