Learning Disability Support Worker - Manual Driver

TN United Kingdom; Port Talbot; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Learning Disability Support Worker to join their team in Port Talbot. This role involves providing therapeutic care to adults with complex needs, promoting independence, and ensuring a safe environment. The ideal candidate will possess a caring nature, resilience, and a minimum of 6 months' experience in social care. With excellent pay rates and ongoing support from a specialist consultant, this opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those with learning disabilities. Join a forward-thinking organization that values empathy and positive outcomes for its clients.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Free online training

Subsidised practical training

Agency worker of the month prize

Golden Ticket draw for £500

Holiday pay options

Support from a specialist consultant

No payroll charges

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in social care setting required.
• Must hold a current Enhanced DBS or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic care and support to adults with learning disabilities.
• Monitor and keep records of patient conditions with dignity and compassion.

Skills

Empathy

Caring nature

Resilience

Therapeutic care

Observation skills

Education

6 months experience in social care

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Job description

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Learning Disability Support Worker - Manual Driver, Port Talbot

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Location: Port Talbot, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Vetro is actively seeking experienced Learning Disability Support Workers on behalf of a client based in Port Talbot, on an agency basis. The client supports adults with complex needs and learning disabilities. You will be creating a safe environment to promote independence, encourage self-confidence, self-esteem, and individuality throughout the service.

Overview:

• Title: Adults Learning Disability Support Worker
• Location: Port Talbot
• Job Type: Temporary
• UK Manual Licence is essential
• Shifts: Ad hoc/temporary/temp to perm/part-time hours/full-time hours
• Pay: £13.68 p/h (inclusive of holidays)
• A full UK driving license is preferred
• 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:

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:

• A desire to create positive outcomes for adults with Learning Disabilities
• Empathetic, caring and resilient nature
• A minimum of 6 months experience of working within a social care setting in the UK
• 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.