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Learning Disabilities Mental Health Assist Manager

16 May 2012 - 1 days old
Wokingham
£17.6 K - per annum
Permanent
You will need to be available to work on a rota basis from 7am to 11pm and for sleep-ins. We provide a 365 day a year service, which involves working weekends and Bank Holidays. Shifts will be fair and equitable between staff in each team. You mu...

RNLD / RMN / RGN - Learning Disabilities Care Home

16 May 2012 - 1 days old
Lincoln
£20 to £20.5 K - PER ANNUM
Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a RNLD, RMN or RGN to join an established multi-disciplined team of care staff within a 19 bed Learning Disabilities service in Lincoln. This is a very exciting opportunity for an either an experienced or newly qua...

Home Manager - Learning Disabilities

16 May 2012 - 1 days old
Bridport
£24 to £30 K - PER ANNUM
Permanent
We are currently looking to recruit a part-time home manager to manage a small to medium sized registered Care Home in Dorset. The company is looking to recruit an additional Home Manager, in an effort to restructure the care provision team. This i...

Home Manager - Learning Disabilities

16 May 2012 - 1 days old
Weymouth
£24 to £30 K
Permanent
We are currently looking to recruit a home manager to manage a small to medium sized registered Care Home in Dorset. The service is a Registered Care Home for 14 adults with a learning disability and additional complex health needs This is a permane...

Ward Manager - Learning Disabilities

16 May 2012 - 1 days old
East London
£42 to £46 K - per annum, plus London Waiting (20%)
Permanent
Appoint Group is recruiting for a ward manager to join a new learning disabilities service. The successful applicant will be expected to lead an effective and innovative therapeutic service from the front. This ward forms one dimension of a larger pr...
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About Learning disability jobs

Learning disability jobs can offer a wide range of challenging and rewarding goals. Mentally ill or challenged individuals need the assistance and care of a skilled learning disability nurse and/or dedicated learning disability support worker. Do you have what it takes to impact the life of someone with a disability? Find out if you qualify for this rewarding work.

Who can Apply for Learning Disability Jobs and What are the Responsibilities?
If you are a compassionate and patient person, you can find a rewarding job assisting those with a physical and/or learning disability. Many job posts offer on-the-job training, so you do not have to have prior experience.

The most important trait an applicant for a learning disability job should have is the ability to listen. Learning disability jobs seek caring people who will be able to effectively hear and assist clients in finding opportunities that make them feel equivalent to others. Assisting them to achieve daily tasks like making a meal or taking a trip to the store can give help to boost their confidence.

Many companies are seeking qualified nurses to fulfill full time learning disability jobs. Such candidates may be required to work closely with individuals in disability home environments, while assisting those with behavioural challenges, such as autism, sensory impediments and learning disabilities.

Learning disability jobs may require an individual to care for a physically or mentally disabled person at their home, at a day care center, nursing home or other care center.