Learning Disability Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced Learning Disability Support Workers in Abergavenny. You will provide therapeutic care and support to patients with learning disabilities, helping them to live independently. Ideal candidates will have a caring nature and at least 6 months of experience in social care. Immediate starts available with a pay of £13.68 p/h. A full UK driving license is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience working within a social care setting.
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or are willing to obtain one.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathetic nature

Caring attitude

Resilience

Job description

I am actively seeking experienced Learning Disability Support Workers in Abergavenny. 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: Abergavenny
• Job Type: Temporary / temp to perm
• Immediate starts available
• Pay: £13.68 p/h (inclusive of holidays)
• A full UK driving license is preferred, but not essential
• 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 are 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.