Support worker

TN United Kingdom; Pontypridd; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Pontypridd is seeking Adults Learning Disability Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities. This role offers flexible shifts and the opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives. Ideal candidates should be empathetic and resilient, with relevant experience in social care. The position includes competitive pay and various training opportunities.

Benefits

Free online training

Subsidised practical training

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Agency worker of the month prize

Entry into Golden Ticket draw

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in a social care setting.
• Possess a current Enhanced DBS or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic care and support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Observe, monitor, and record patient conditions.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Caring

Job description

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Adults Learning Disability Support Worker

Do you have an interest in supporting adults with learning disabilities to enable them to lead a more independent life? Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to make a difference in their lives?

We are actively seeking experienced Adults Learning Disability Support Workers to work within a service in Pontypridd. The service provides supported living for adults aged 18 and upwards with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, or sensory impairments. You will assist residents through a care pathway to help them live as independently as possible.

Overview:

• Title: Adults Learning Disability Support Worker
• Location: Pontypridd
• Job Type: Flexible agency work, block bookings, and potential permanent contracts available.
• Shifts: Flexible pattern, including 10-hour, 12-hour, and 8-hour shifts, days, nights, and sleep shifts. Choose your preferred hours and dates.
• Pay: £13.38 per hour (including holiday pay)
• Excellent rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges
• Variety of work in different social care and healthcare settings
• Support from a specialist consultant
• Free online training
• 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:

As an adult learning Disability Support Worker, you will provide therapeutic care and support to individuals with autistic spectrum conditions and complex needs. This includes observing, monitoring, and recording patient conditions, and treating each person with dignity, compassion, and honesty. You will support their progression through a care pathway to promote independence, working alongside a team of multi-professionals.

The candidate:

To be successful as an Adults Learning Disability Support Worker, you should:

• Have a desire to create positive outcomes for adults with learning disabilities
• Be empathetic, caring, and resilient
• Have at least 6 months of experience in a social care setting
• Hold a UK Driving License
• Possess a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one
• Have the right to work in the UK

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