There are around 14 million people living in the UK and one billion (15% of the population) have some form of learning or physical disability and still, many people do not understand the importance of support or have the proper skill sets (yet) to help those who need it.
Support of any kind is a crucial part of many people’s lives and by working with people with learning disabilities you would be offering just that, empowering them to be as independent as possible.
Having the opportunity to support others is one of the most rewarding feelings in the world and if that sounds like something you’d want to be a part of then make sure you are aware of the basic responsibilities of a support worker.
These responsibilities could be:
- Providing emotional and physical support
- Organising social activities
- Teaching daily living skills
- Making sure the individuals rights are upheld
- Encouraging and supporting with hobbies
Many people have some sort of ‘fear’ of people with learning disabilities, not knowing what to say or do. If this is the case for you or someone you know then it’s time to educate yourself and the others around you. We can help with that! But also make sure to listen to stories directly form people with learning disabilities, you can easily search these up on YouTube or find documentaries on what it’s like to live with a disability.
Below you’ll find information on this topic.
Firstly, it’s important to note that there is not one type of learning disability, in fact ‘learning disability’ is a subcategory and there are many disabilities out there that you probably haven’t even heard of.
So, what is a learning disability?
An example of a learning disability is a person who could have difficulties in literacy or numeracy skills, trouble understanding various situations or struggles with processing information, which all impact their day-to-day life and their ability to do certain tasks.
By working with people with learning disabilities, you will be creating a safe place for someone with a learning disability, to have their needs met and be understood, to help spread a meaningful message. Supporting people is a rewarding experience for everyone involved. So, if this sounds like something you’d want to do, you can find more information HERE
