Adult Learning Disability Support Worker

Adult Learning Disability Support Worker

Location: Tredegar

£14.24 per hour including holiday pay

Various shift patterns available: short days, long days, waking nights, and sleep-ins

Are you passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities to lead more independent lives? Join our client’s specialised team and make a meaningful difference every day. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to utilise your skills, gain valuable experience, and potentially secure a permanent position within the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred therapeutic care and support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, or sensory impairments.
• Observe, monitor, and document resident conditions and progress, ensuring high standards of dignity, respect, and honesty.
• Assist residents through their care pathways, promoting independence and social inclusion.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.
• Support residents during daily activities, activities, and personal care, respecting their preferences and autonomy.

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum of 6 months’ experience in a social care setting.
• Empathy, resilience, and a genuine desire to improve outcomes for adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to obtain or hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to pay for practical training at a subsided cost (e.g., PBM, Manual Handling, Buccal) if not already completed.
• Ability to complete online training modules (free of charge)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 or 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications.
• UK full manual driving license
• Additional relevant certifications or specialised training.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates with weekly payroll.
• Flexibility of shifts to suit your availability.
• Access to free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM).
• Support from a dedicated, experienced consultant.
• Mobile booking app for shift management.
• Opportunity to earn agency worker of the month prize (£50) and entry into quarterly competitions with a chance to win £500.
• Holiday pay, accumulated or paid weekly.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development with funded training options.

Safeguarding

Our client operates strict safeguarding policies. Candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS check, and all staff are expected to adhere to safeguarding practices to ensure the safety and well-being of service users.

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