Learning disability support worker

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a full-time Learning Disability Support Worker in Cardiff. The role involves providing care and support to adults with learning disabilities, ensuring their dignity and progression towards independent living. Candidates should be empathetic and resilient, with a minimum of 6 months experience in social care. Excellent pay and potential for permanent contracts are offered.

Benefits

Free online training

Subsidised practical training

Agency worker of the month prize £50

Entry into Golden Ticket draw for £500

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in a social care setting.
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic care and support to patients with complex needs.
• Assist patients towards independent living with a multi-professional team.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Caring

Job description

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Learning disability support worker, Cardiff

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

I am actively seeking experienced Adult Learning Disability Support Workers to work within a service in Llanrumney, Cardiff. The service supports those with learning and mobility difficulties with personal care, medication administration, food preparation, and accessing the community.

Overview:

• Title: Full-time Learning Disability Support Worker
• Location: Llanrumney, Cardiff
• Job Type: Temporary
• Shifts: Full-time hours, long days (8am-7pm), short days (10am-3pm), and sleeps
• Pay: £13.38 p/h (inclusive of holidays)
• Must have full UK driving license
• Potential for a permanent contract
• Excellent rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges
• Support from a specialist consultant
• Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)
• Agency worker of the month prize £50
• Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter
• 24-hour registration - register from the comfort of your own home
• Holiday pay - paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot

The role:

As an adult learning Disability Support Worker, you'll provide therapeutic care and support to patients with autistic spectrum conditions and complex needs, including observing, monitoring, recording patient conditions, and treating each person with dignity, compassion, and honesty. You'll assist their progression towards independent living, supported by a team of multi-professionals.

The candidate:

To succeed as an Adults Learning Disability Support Worker, you should:

• Have a desire to create positive outcomes for adults with learning disabilities
• Be empathetic, caring, and resilient
• Have at least 6 months experience working in a social care setting
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one
• Have the right to work in the UK

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