Support Worker – Canolfan Meugan

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Canolfan Meugan in Cardigan is seeking a caring and motivated Support Worker to join the team at Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council. You will help adults with learning disabilities access community activities and work toward personal goals within their care plans.

The role requires a positive, flexible approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to promoting independence, wellbeing and social inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities is desirable.
• Ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekends.
• Full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities to access community facilities and activities.
• Help develop independent living skills and promote personal goal achievement within care plans.
• Promote wellbeing, independence, confidence and social inclusion for service users.
• Provide a positive, patient, and respectful environment for clients and colleagues.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.

Canolfan Meugan is a welcoming resource base day centre for adults with learning disabilities, based in Cardigan. We are looking to recruit a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Support Worker to join our dedicated team.

This rewarding role involves supporting individuals to access community facilities and activities, develop independent living skills, and work towards personal goals identified within their individual care and support plans. You will play an important part in promoting independence, wellbeing, confidence, and social inclusion.

The successful candidate will have a positive and flexible approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and a genuine commitment to supporting adults with learning disabilities to achieve their full potential.

A full driving licence is essential, as the role includes driving social transport vehicles to support service users within the community. Full training, ongoing support, and regular supervision will be provided.

Flexibility is required, including occasional evening and weekend working to meet the needs of the service.

Job Description and Person Specification

Team Ceredigion Information Pack

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguardingand protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment,certainroles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictionswill not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case‑by‑case basis, and take into account the natureandrelevanceofanyconvictionsinrelationtotheresponsibilitiesof therole. Our goalistocreateaninclusive and supportive work environment whereallindividualsare treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concernsorquestionsregardingthis process, pleasefeelfreetocontactusforclarification. Your privacy and dignityareofour utmost importancethroughoutthe recruitmentprocess.