Support Worker - Learning Disability Day Services

Support Worker - Learning Disability Day Services

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary £28,142 to £33,699 per year

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Region Permanent / Full-Time

Job category/type Adult Services, Social Services, Social Work/Care

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Day Service dedicated to supporting adults with profound multiple learning disabilities, offering hands‑on care and engagement through various activities conducted both at our Tilehurst‑based Centre and within the community. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

Later in 2026 the Learning Disability Day Services will be moving from its current location to Hexham Road, Whitley, Reading.

Full Time – 37 hours per week – 8.45am – 4.15pm (Monday–Thursday) and 8.45am – 3.45pm (Friday). No weekend work required.

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual with experience in a care setting to join our proficient staff team. Our focus involves providing support to adults with complex learning disabilities in group settings, maintaining ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and 1:4.

The role will involve hands‑on care and the active organization of engaging activities (such as Sensory Stories, Tac Pac, and local walks), creating care plans, and delivering a user‑led service. This approach encourages and supports individuals in developing their independence.

Additionally, you will lead other staff, serve as a keyworker, assess and manage risks, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

• Qualification in Care/NVQ3/Level 3 Diploma in Care and Promoting Independence or a commitment to attaining this qualification.
• Capability to connect with service users, addressing their needs with understanding, patience, respect, and dignity.
• Proficiency in assessing, documenting, and planning risk and strategies.
• Ability to perform personal care duties with dignity and respect, including manual handling if necessary.
• Effective teamwork and capacity to work independently.
• Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Work Together as one team – work collaboratively with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.

Drive Efficiency – show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.

Be Ambitious – be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.

Make a Difference to Reading – maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

• Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays – rising to 30 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years; option to buy additional leave.
• Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS).
• Kennet Day nursery (based at the Civic Offices) – rated outstanding by Ofsted.
• Season Ticket Loan – a loan to help with the cost of rail or bus journeys to and from work.
• Opportunities for further development and training available.

For an informal discussion about this position please contact Ronnie Chapman, Team Manager – email ver or David Small, Senior Support Worker – email

Closing Date:
Thursday 2nd July 2026

Interview date:
To be confirmed.

Interview setup:
Interviews face to face at Strathy Close, Reading.

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