Learning Disability Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking passionate Learning Disability Support Workers in Port Talbot to provide essential support to adults with autism and complex needs. The role involves assisting clients in their daily lives, promoting independence, and requires a minimum of 6 months experience in social care. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive pay, flexible shifts, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Free online training

Subsidised practical training

Agency worker of the month prize

Golden Ticket draw for £500

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a social care setting in the UK.
• Current Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.
• Desire to create positive outcomes for adults with Learning Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic care and support to patients with autistic spectrum conditions.
• Observe, monitor, and keep records of patient conditions.
• Help patients progress through a care pathway to live independently.

Skills

Empathy

Caring

Resilience

Job description

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Learning Disability Support Worker, Port Talbot

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Port Talbot, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Vetro is actively seeking experienced Learning Disability Support Workers on behalf of a client based in Swansea and surrounding areas, on an Ad-hoc basis. The service users will be 18 years old and above with autism and complex needs. A desire to make a difference in individuals' lives is essential to this role. You will be assisting in their day-to-day lives, in their home, and in the community, taking out on activities to promote independence.
Overview:

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  Title: Adults Learning Disability Support Worker
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  Location: Neath, Port Talbot
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  Job Type: Temporary
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  Practical Manual Handling training is preferable (we can offer this at a subsidised price at our office)
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  Shifts: Ad hoc/temporary/temp to perm/part-time hours/full-time hours
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  Pay: £13.68 p/h (inclusive of holidays)
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  A full UK driving license is preferred
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  Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges
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  Support from a specialist consultant
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  Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)
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  Agency worker of the month prize £50
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  Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter
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  24-hour registration - register from the comfort of your own home
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  Holiday pay- paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot

The role:
What you'll be doing as a Learning Disability 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, treating each person with dignity, compassion, and honesty. You will be helping with their Progression 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 Learning Disability Support Worker:

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  A desire to create positive outcomes for adults with Learning Disabilities
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  Empathetic, caring and resilient nature
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  A minimum of 6 months experience of working within a social care setting in the UK
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  Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or are willing to obtain one
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  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.