About this job
Job Title: Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) Support
The Role:
A PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities) support worker provides specialised, 1-1 or small-group care to individuals with severe learning disabilities and complex physical, sensory, or medical needs. Empower individuals with specific needs and focus on promoting dignity, personal development, and daily life skills in schools, residential facilities, or community settings.
Assist vulnerable people with intimate and essential care activities consisting of but not limited to:
Personal care - working with individual's food (feeding tubes- meal preparation), assisting with washing, dressing, bathroom activities and managing personal hygiene routines.Manage medical and health support by administering prescribed medication, handing specialised equipment and managing physical needs (postural care/ positioning)Support in daily living activities (house cleaning, shopping, management of personal belongings/documents)Utilise sensory-based activities/ communication activities (non verbal cues/ tailored communication tools)Support with educational activities and personal milestone plans.Accompany clients to medical appointments, social outings/ gatherings.Provide emotional and behavioural support with a reassuring presence, listen to concerns and encourage personal goals.Collaborate with families, social workers, medical professionals.
Requirements:
Expected:
A compassionate approach, patience, willing to/ comfortable with providing personal/ intimate care and able to support physical mobility and manual handling.Strong interpersonal skills with empathy and emotional resilience to build trust and rapport under intense pressure/ intimate settings.Have strong communication skills with strong active listening and conflict resolution skills. Have a willingness to learn/ use equipment for alternative communication methods, sensory/ therapeutic programs.Have experience in working (volunteer/ paid) with vulnerable people, SEN, care settings.Academic baseline of GCSE or Qualifications in English/MathsEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory. (We can help advise on this)Desired:
Specialist training/ qualifications (Team Teach, Safeguarding Certificates etc)Why Choose Veritas Education:
Market leading Education Recruitment company covering the West Yorkshire area.Over 80 different CPD online training courses available to all our supply, long term and permanent staff members.A range of different work avenues across SEN, Primary, Secondary and Early Years.An experienced consultant available at all times to help with any queries, questions or support in your next career steps!
For further information, please contact
Hannah Gartshore - hgartshore@veritas-education.com
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policyYour CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explainedYou must have legal right to work in the UKYou must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
