Learning Disability Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Hengoed is seeking an Adults Learning Disability Support Worker to provide care for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Ideal candidates will have a compassionate approach and at least 6 months of experience in social care. Immediate starts available, offering £13.68 p/h. This is a temporary position with the opportunity for temp-to-perm.

Qualifications

• Desire to create positive outcomes for adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health.
• At least 6 months of experience in a social care setting.
• Current Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic care and support to patients with needs related to learning disabilities.
• Observe and monitor patient conditions and keep records.
• Treat each person with dignity and compassion, assisting their independence.

Skills

Empathetic nature

Caring nature

Resilience

Job description

I am actively seeking experienced Learning Disability Support Workers in Ystrad Mynach. The service supports those with learning and mobility difficulties with personal care, medication administration, food preparation, and community access.

Overview

• Title: Adults Learning Disability Support Worker
• Location: Ystrad Mynach
• Job Type: Temporary / temp to perm
• Immediate starts available
• Pay: £13.68 p/h (inclusive of holidays)
• Driving licence preference: Full UK driving licence (preferred, but not essential)
• DBS: Must have a DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one

The role

What you’ll be doing as a Support Worker:

You will provide therapeutic care and support to patients with autistic spectrum conditions and associated complex needs, including observing, monitoring, and keeping a record of patient conditions. You will treat each person with dignity, compassion, and honesty, helping them progress through a care pathway to live as independently as possible. You will have the support of a team of multi‑professionals.

The candidate

What you’ll need to be successful as a Support Worker:

• A desire to create positive outcomes for adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health
• Empathetic, caring and resilient nature
• At least 6 months of experience working within a social care setting
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one
• The right to work in the UK

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.