BANK Learning Support Care Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young adults with learning disabilities to achieve their goals and live as independently as possible?

The Orpheus Centre is looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated BANK Learning Support Care Assistants (LSCAs) to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people aged 18-25 with learning disabilities and additional needs as they develop vital life skills, build confidence, and prepare for their futures through education, independent living and the arts.

Salary: £14.56 per hour

Location: Godstone, Surrey

As a BANK LSCA
, you will play a key role in supporting learners both in and out of the classroom, helping them to achieve their personal, educational and independence goals. Every day is different, and you will have the opportunity to support learners with:

• Independent living skills and daily routines
• Social, communication and employability skills
• Educational activities and learning programmes
• Community and off-site activities
• Personal care and mobility support where required
• Developing confidence, independence and choice
• Building meaningful relationships and achieving individual outcomes

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where learners can thrive.

We are looking for people who are:

• Caring, patient and reliable
• Positive, resilient and motivated
• Excellent communicators with strong people skills
• Team players who can build positive relationships
• Confident supporting individuals with learning disabilities and additional needs
• Comfortable providing personal care and supporting manual handling requirements where necessary

You will have:

• Good Maths, English and IT skills
• At least two years' experience supporting young people or adults with learning disabilities, complex needs or behavioural needs
• A genuine passion for empowering others to reach their full potential

Qualifications in Learning Support, Health & Social Care or related fields would be advantageous but are not essential.

We offer:

• Competitive pay of £14.56 per hour
• Flexible bank opportunities
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Ongoing learning and development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives
• A welcoming and supportive team environment

Appointment as a BANK LSCA is subject to the successful completion of a full week of on-site training and an induction programme before commencing duties.

Please note that the Orpheus Centre is not a licensed sponsorship organisation and is therefore unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

At Orpheus, our values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are:

The Orpheus Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable young adults. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026
, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We value difference and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.

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