Life Skills Support Worker
| Posting date: | 08 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22,000 to £24,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2025 |
| Location: | Warrington, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Recruitment Robin |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SR/LSSW |
Summary
A leading provider of support services for individuals with learning disabilities - committed to empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives – is seeking an experienced and passionate Life Skills Support Worker to join their team in Warrington.
This role involves developing and delivering a practical life skills curriculum to foster independence and prepare individuals for volunteering, employment, or supported living. You will combine hands-on teaching with team leadership, overseeing support staff and volunteers, designing the curriculum, monitoring performance, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, person-centred environment aligned with the organisation’s values.
As the Life Skills Support Worker, your key responsibilities will include:
* Develop and implement an engaging, inclusive life skills curriculum tailored to learner needs.
* Deliver Individual Learning Journeys (ILJs) that support progression in confidence, independence, and practical abilities.
* Use digital systems to securely record and track learner progress and outcomes.
* Lead continuous improvement by gathering feedback from learners, families, and stakeholders.
* Design and deliver accessible teaching resources that align with learner goals and organisational objectives.
* Supervise and support the life skills team, including performance monitoring and development.
* Promote and uphold safeguarding, equality, and inclusive practice throughout all sessions.
* Contribute to organisational strategy by providing data-driven reports and insights into learner development.
The Life Skills Coach and Department Lead will have the following skills and attributes:
* Proven experience in developing and delivering life skills or vocational training in education, supported living, or social care.
* Prior experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or other additional needs would be a distinct advantage.
* Minimum qualification requirement is a Care Certification (preferably Level 2 or willing to work towards).
* Solid understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity in educational and care settings.
* Experience in staff management, mentoring, or performance review is essential.
You will be working 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Appointment will be subject to DBS clearance, right to work checks and satisfactory references.
If this looks like the Life Skills Support Worker position for you, apply now and send us your CV!
This role involves developing and delivering a practical life skills curriculum to foster independence and prepare individuals for volunteering, employment, or supported living. You will combine hands-on teaching with team leadership, overseeing support staff and volunteers, designing the curriculum, monitoring performance, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, person-centred environment aligned with the organisation’s values.
As the Life Skills Support Worker, your key responsibilities will include:
* Develop and implement an engaging, inclusive life skills curriculum tailored to learner needs.
* Deliver Individual Learning Journeys (ILJs) that support progression in confidence, independence, and practical abilities.
* Use digital systems to securely record and track learner progress and outcomes.
* Lead continuous improvement by gathering feedback from learners, families, and stakeholders.
* Design and deliver accessible teaching resources that align with learner goals and organisational objectives.
* Supervise and support the life skills team, including performance monitoring and development.
* Promote and uphold safeguarding, equality, and inclusive practice throughout all sessions.
* Contribute to organisational strategy by providing data-driven reports and insights into learner development.
The Life Skills Coach and Department Lead will have the following skills and attributes:
* Proven experience in developing and delivering life skills or vocational training in education, supported living, or social care.
* Prior experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or other additional needs would be a distinct advantage.
* Minimum qualification requirement is a Care Certification (preferably Level 2 or willing to work towards).
* Solid understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity in educational and care settings.
* Experience in staff management, mentoring, or performance review is essential.
You will be working 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Appointment will be subject to DBS clearance, right to work checks and satisfactory references.
If this looks like the Life Skills Support Worker position for you, apply now and send us your CV!