Support Worker - Adult Learning Disabilities

Job Title: Support Worker – Young Adults Residential Service
Location: Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Salary: £27,040 - £30,010 per annum 

Job Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding role where personality matters more than experience? Do you want to make a real difference in a friendly, family-feel environment? A leading specialist provider is seeking compassionate and reliable Support Workers to join their team at a stunning rural estate in the Towy Valley. This is a full-time, permanent position offering an enriching opportunity to support young adults with complex additional learning needs and disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support residents in their daily activities, promoting independence and self-advocacy
• Lead by example in a warm, sociable environment where residents, staff, and volunteers share meals and socialise
• Assist with practical tasks and encourage residents to develop life skills
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and family-like atmosphere within the residential setting
• Participate in a variety of shifts across a 40-hour week, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins as required

Requirements:

• No prior experience necessary; full training provided
• Kind, patient, and practical approach to care
• Excellent communication skills and a consistent, reliable manner
• Ability to work flexible shifts across the week
• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £27,040 - £30,010 per annum
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• Healthcare scheme provided by WPA, including free access to on-site gym
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential counselling, legal, and financial advice
• Discounts on health, fitness, and lifestyle services, plus wellbeing clubs and staff wellbeing days
• Opportunities for professional development, including funded qualifications and career progression

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.