Support Worker – Learning Disabilities, Bridgwater, Somerset
Make a genuine difference – support someone to live life to the fullest.
Are you a compassionate, down-to-earth person who enjoys helping others live life on their own terms? Airmid Staffing is on the lookout for a Support Worker to provide care to a young lady with Learning Disabilities. The right applicant will need to be committed to her growth and development, supporting her and her family with her individual-, short-, medium- and long-term goals.
This is a unique opportunity to join a small, established support team, providing tailored one-to-one care that genuinely changes lives – not just routines.
About the Client:
Our client is a lovely 7-year-old girl in Bridgwater. She’s non-verbal and visually impaired due to meningitis as a baby, she’s very affectionate — loves cuddles, attention and physical contact for comfort and reassurance. We need someone warm, calm, and understanding, with the ability to support her unique needs. An understanding of non-verbal communication is important, along with a genuine passion for providing gentle, attentive care.
What You'll Be Doing:
Supporting her within her own home and some low-level activities within the community
Integrating yourself into the daily lives of this family, to provide the highest level of care and development to this young person.
Encouraging independence while being a steady and reassuring presence
Work with the family, and the Airmid MDT to provide continuity and stability to this young person.
A Few Essentials:
Experience with brain injury, learning disabilities, or community mental health is necessary
Female applicants only for this package of care
Previous experience working with children
Calm, patient, and respectful of quiet time as well as sociable moments
Able to think on your feet and adapt to different moods and situations
Confident & effective communicator who’s happy to work with Airmid’ s MDT and the family.
Training is provided, and you’ll have the full support of an experienced care team.
Shift Info:
Pay Rates £16.00PH PAYE
This is an– ideal role if you're looking for flexible work. Shifts include:
Saturday & Sunday (Apply online only)
Weekday evening shifts
Increase in hours during school holidays
Why Join Airmid Staffing?
Be part of a supportive, person-focused team
Truly make a difference – not just tick off tasks
Flexible, meaningful work that fits your lifestyle
Ready to bring warmth, respect, and a little fun into someone’s everyday life?
We’d love to hear from you.
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