Development Centre Learning Support – Part time 12 / 24 hours per week – Old Sarum / Barford – Reference 99

Job Title: Learning Support
Development Centres
Reports To

Development Centre Management Team

Hours of Work

Hours to be discussed, worked flexibly to meet service needs,
including occasional evenings and weekends.

Service Area

Development Centre services for adults with learning disabilities
and mental health needs

Job Role Summary
The Learning Support role delivers planned, person-centred sessions across Barford and
Old Sarum Development Centres, promoting safe, inclusive and outcome-focused practice.
The role supports adults to improve wellbeing, develop skills and progress into community
participation, volunteering, work placements and, where appropriate, paid employment.
The postholder contributes to the delivery of the 2026–27 Service Development Plan and
supports achievement of agreed KPI measures.

Operational Delivery and Learning Support
The Learning Support postholder delivers planned sessions and day-to-day support across
the development centres, helping to provide a safe, welcoming and well-organised
environment in which adults can achieve positive outcomes. The role supports delivery in
line with session plans, individual goals, safeguarding requirements and organisational
policies, while contributing to accurate records, communication with colleagues and
effective use of resources. The postholder works closely with the Tutor and Centre
management team to ensure support remains person-centred, responsive and aligned to
agreed service standards.

Wellbeing, Inclusion and Progression
The Learning Support postholder contributes to inclusive, strengths-based delivery that
promotes wellbeing, engagement, independence and progression. This includes supporting
adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to take part in meaningful learning
activities, develop confidence and skills, and work towards next-step opportunities such as
community participation, volunteering, work placements and, where appropriate, paid
employment. The role supports a positive learning environment, makes reasonable
adjustments to aid participation, and helps ensure provision remains accessible, relevant
and responsive to individual needs.

Partnership Working, Safeguarding and Quality
The postholder maintains effective working relationships with colleagues, families, carers,
community partners and other professionals to support continuity, inclusion and
progression opportunities for the people who use the service. They promote safe practice
by remaining alert to safeguarding concerns, recording and reporting issues promptly, and
contributing to a culture that protects the safety, dignity, rights and wellbeing of adults with
learning disabilities and mental health needs. The role also supports accurate record
keeping, KPI information, feedback processes and continuous improvement activity to help
maintain service quality and demonstrate outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Person-centred delivery: Support the delivery of safe, inclusive and outcome-focused
sessions in line with individual goals, learning plans and agreed service standards.
Wellbeing and engagement: Promote wellbeing, participation, confidence and independence
through positive, strengths-based support and meaningful activity.
Progression support: Encourage and support individuals to work towards progression
opportunities including community participation, volunteering, work placements and other
next steps.
Safeguarding and safety: Recognise, record and report safeguarding concerns promptly,
maintaining safe practice at all times in line with organisational procedures.
Partnership working: Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, carers, community
partners and professionals to support continuity and positive outcomes.
Recording and reporting: Maintain accurate records of attendance, engagement and
progression, contributing to KPI information, service reviews and audit activity.
Transport and access: Support arrangements that help people access activities safely and on
time, working with the wider team as required.
Service contribution: Contribute to a positive team culture, continuous improvement and
the effective day-to-day running of the development centres.

Other
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To foster the Mission, Vision, Values and Christian ethos of Alabaré in a responsible and
positive way on all occasions.
Work towards the outcomes outlined in the Charity’s Strategy for Growth and Resilience
2025-30.
We reserve the right to ask you from time to time to undertake any other reasonable
duties required within this role.
Be committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with
Alabaré, Local Children’s Safeguarding Board and Adult Care Guidelines.
Adhere to the general duties contained within the staff handbook.

The purpose of this job description is to indicate the general level of responsibility and
standards expected of the post. The detailed duties may vary or develop over time
according to need without changing the nature or level of responsibility of the post.

This job description will be reviewed periodically and amended where necessary. It also
forms part of the Charity’s appraisal process.

Name: ___________________________
Signed: _________________________ Date: _______________

Person Specification – Learning Support
Category
Qualifications &
Training
Qualifications &
Training
Experience
Experience
Knowledge
Knowledge
Skills & Abilities
Skills & Abilities
Skills & Abilities
Values &
Behaviours
Other Requirements

Criteria
Willingness to complete relevant training
for the role, including safeguarding, health
and safety, and mandatory learning
Possession of, or willingness to work
towards, a Level 3 Award in Education and
Training
Experience of working in community
services supporting adults with additional
needs
Experience of supporting person-centred
activities for adults with learning
disabilities and mental health needs
Understanding of safeguarding
responsibilities for adults with learning
disabilities and mental health needs
Awareness of how to recognise, record and
report safeguarding concerns
appropriately
Good organisational skills and the ability to
support structured activities effectively
Ability to support individuals to work
towards agreed progression goals and
outcomes
Confident using IT systems to record
information accurately and support
reporting requirements
Commitment to Alabaré’s mission, values
and inclusive practice
Ability to work flexibly across
development centre activities and meet the
requirements of the role, including
occasional evenings and weekends

E/D
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential

Shortlisting Grid – Learning Support
Scoring: 0 = No evidence, 1 = Limited, 2 = Good, 3 = Excellent
Criteria

E/D

Method

Candidate 1

Candidate 2

Notes

Possession of,
E
or willingness
to work
towards, a
Level 3 Award
in Education
and Training
Experience of
E
supporting
adults with
additional
needs in a
learning or
community
setting
Person-centred E
delivery and
outcomes focus
Supporting
E
progression
goals and
positive
outcomes
Partnership
E
working
Accurate record E
keeping and
basic reporting
skills
Confident using E
IT systems to
record
information
accurately and
support
reporting
requirements
Understanding
E
of safeguarding
responsibilities
and reporting
procedures

A/I

A/I

A/I
A/I

A/I
A/I

A/I

I

Interview Questions – Learning Support
1. What does person-centred support mean to you, and how would you apply this
when delivering activities within a Development Centre?
2. Can you give an example of a time when you helped someone build confidence,
independence or skills towards a personal goal?

3. How would you support someone who was anxious, distressed or reluctant to take
part in an activity?
4. Safeguarding is a key part of this role. What signs might make you concerned that an
adult could be at risk, and what steps would you take?
5. How would you make sure sessions are inclusive and accessible for people with
different abilities, communication needs or levels of confidence?
6. This role involves recording attendance, engagement, progress and outcomes. How
would you ensure records are accurate, factual and completed in a timely way?
7. Can you describe your confidence using IT systems or digital tools to record
information, communicate with colleagues or support reporting requirements?
8. Partnership working is important in this role. How would you build positive
working relationships with colleagues, families, carers, professionals and
community partners?
9. Alabaré’s values include care, compassion, honesty and respect. How would you
demonstrate these values in your day-to-day work with the people who use our
services?