Staffordshire County Council · Newcastle-under-Lyme, England
This is a live UK-based role at Staffordshire County Council, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 26 September 2026. Listed as open until 4 November 2026.
Job Introduction This is a diverse social care role where every day is different. For adults with learning disabilities, you’ll open the door to lives of independence, fulfilment, and joy. And your impact won’t stop there. This positive change will be felt across families and throughout the Staffordshire communities we’re proud to serve. Staffordshire County Council are looking for motivated people who are passionate about providing outstanding care quality for adults with learning disabilities. We specialise in supporting adults with complex needs, profound and multiple learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge. Our mission is to promote opportunities, independence and choice so individuals can thrive, and our vision is to be leaders in providing innovative and inspirational care and support. Our Specialist Opportunities provide meaningful activities, sessions and outings either in our centres or across the local community. The service has a strong ethos of promoting independence, outcomes, and wellbeing. You can learn about our services via our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/staffordshirelearningdisability or Staffordshire Connects | The Pipers at Brackenberry Specialist Opportunities - Day opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Although this role is based primarily at The Pipers Specialist Day Opportunities in Newcastle Under Lyme, there may be times when you are expected to work flexibly across Provider Services, including different care settings, delivery approaches, and locations, as required. Main Responsibilities In this role you will: Deliver excellent person-centred support in an innovative, flexible, responsive, and strengths-based manner Act as a Link Worker for the people we support by contributing to the on-going assessment, development, delivery, and review of person-centered support plans. Administer medication and support with personal care Deliver the manual handling requirements including use of equipment, physical intervention skills, and active participation in person-centred activities Plan and deliver community outings and activities, including sensory sessions. The Ideal Candidate The minimum criteria that will be used to shortlist for this role will be: Current driving license and access to a vehicle and/or proven ability to access all areas of your local community using public transport Experience working with people with learning disabilities and autism Be caring, sensitive and patient while supporting people to be as independent as possible. Good ICT skills to complete digital record keeping Have effective communication and interpersonal skills The ability to manage potential and actual aggression in a sensitive way and remain calm in challenging situations. Willing and physically able to support people with personal and intimate care needs and physically able to undertake manual handling tasks. If you already hold an NVQ level 2 qualification or Care Certificate we would…
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