Senior Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Treharris; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Health Plan

Blue Light Card discounts

Fully funded qualifications (Level 2–5

Career progression

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment in Treharris is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a specialist residential setting for young adults aged 16–25 with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. The role centers on person-centred care and helping clients achieve independence.

You will deliver tailored care, support daily living skills, promote PBS, assist community access, and maintain records while adhering to safeguarding standards; shift work including weekends and sleep-ins is required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience in support work or residential care is preferred.
• Ability to follow care plans and maintain records.
• Interest in autism support and adult social care.

Responsibilities

• Delivering person-centred care and support plans tailored to individual needs
• Supporting independent living skills such as cooking, budgeting, and self-care
• Promoting positive behaviour support (PBS) and emotional regulation strategies
• Supporting community access and social inclusion activities
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation
• Working within safeguarding, CQC, and health & social care standards
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Patience under pressure

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Treharris, Caerphilly, South Wales

Salary: £28,150 - £28,778

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team in Treharris. This role offers the opportunity to work within a specialist residential care setting, supporting young adults aged 16–25 with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs. The service is committed to person-centred care, positive behaviour support, and promoting independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering person-centred care and support plans tailored to individual needs
• Supporting independent living skills such as cooking, budgeting, and self-care
• Promoting positive behaviour support (PBS) and emotional regulation strategies
• Supporting community access and social inclusion activities
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation
• Working within safeguarding, CQC, and health & social care standards
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support

Requirements & Qualifications:

• A full UK driving licence (essential)
• Experience in support work, care assistant roles, or residential care (desirable but not essential)
• Passion for working in adult social care and autism support
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm, resilient, and patient under pressure
• Flexibility for shift work, including weekends and sleep‑ins
• Basic IT skills for care documentation
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Competitive pay with structured progression
• Fully funded Health & Social Care qualifications (Level 2–5)
• Ongoing training in PBS, safeguarding, and autism support
• Clear career progression pathways (e.g., Senior Support Worker, Team Leader)
• Employee Health Plan
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Supportive management and continuous development

If you are a qualified Support Worker seeking a rewarding role in Treharris, Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of young adults with complex needs.

We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit.