Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking compassionate and reliable Learning Disability Support Workers in Taunton. The role involves supporting adults with learning disabilities in daily living tasks and promoting independence. Candidates should have at least 6 months of relevant experience and a driver's license is essential. Positions are available in both part-time and full-time capacities, offering excellent pay rates and various benefits.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

Free online training

Flexible shifts

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience working within a social care setting.
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS or are willing to pay for one.
• Ability to work at least 24 hours per week.
• Driver’s licence is essential for supporting residents in the community.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Promote independence and encourage life skills development.
• Build positive relationships with service users and families.
• Participate in fun activities and support emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Experience in a social care setting

Ability to promote independence

Building relationships with service users

Cooking and personal care

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our team supporting adults with learning disabilities to lead a more independent life.

The service users are aged 18 and upwards with autism spectrum conditions and associated complex needs. You’ll be working within residential, supported living, or day services and assisting residents through a care pathway to help them live as independently as possible.

Overview

Temp and Permanent Support Workers vacancies available.

Title: Learning Disability Support Worker

Location: Taunton

Job type: Part‑time and Full‑time

Hours: Day, night and sleep shifts available

Permanent Role Payrate: £25,603 up to £36,795

Immediate starts available.

What to Expect in the Role

• Supporting individuals with everyday tasks, including cooking, cleaning, personal care, and attending appointments.
• Promoting independence and encouraging life skills development.
• Building positive relationships with service users, families, and team members.
• Taking part in fun, engaging activities such as walks, games, music sessions, arts & crafts, and more; supporting emotional wellbeing and helping people achieve their goals.
• Ensuring the safety and dignity of every individual in your care.
• Observing, monitoring, and keeping a record of patient conditions.

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges.
• Variety of work in different social care and healthcare settings.
• Vetro Mobile Booking App for communicating shift availability.
• Support from a specialist consultant.
• Free online training and subsidised practical training (PMVA, Manual Handling).
• 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.
• Vetro contributed pension.
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for temp‑to‑perm placements.
• The chance to make a real, lasting difference every day.

The Candidate

What you’ll need to be successful as an Adult Learning Disability Support Worker:

• 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 pay for one.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work above 24 hours per week.
• A driver’s licence is essential as it would be an element of supporting residents in the community, such as attending activities or hobbies that they enjoy, so access to your own vehicle.

Interested? If you think you’re right for this Adults Learning Disability Support Worker role, then click the ‘apply’ button below.

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 opportunity employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.