Support Worker - Adult Learning Disabilities

Job Title: Support Worker (Care)
Location: Llandovery
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description:
We are recruiting a Support Worker (Care) to join a residential service in Llandovery. This role supports young adults with learning difficulties, disabilities and, where relevant, autism, within a structured 24-hour curriculum and total communication environment.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Support Worker (Care) based in Llandovery, your daily duties will include:

• Supporting person-centred planning to help individuals progress, build independence and enhance life chances.
• Delivering respectful personal care in line with support plans, promoting privacy, dignity and choice.
• Updating and maintaining accurate care documentation (e.g., Care Plans, Risk Assessments, Behaviour Support Plans) in line with internal policies and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Administering medication safely in accordance with organisational procedures and required standards.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, attending team and service user meetings, and actioning agreed outcomes.
• Liaising with families, external agencies and stakeholders to support integrated care and positive outcomes.
• Supporting safeguarding practice, escalating any concerns promptly in line with policy.
• Completing domestic tasks within the residential setting and recording service user expenditure as required.
• Undertaking sleep-ins/wakeful nights (typically one per week) and supporting individuals who may display challenging behaviour.
• Participating in training and CPD to maintain high-quality, consistent support.

Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as a Support Worker (Care), you will need:

• Experience supporting individuals in a care, residential, or supported living setting (or transferable experience with a strong commitment to care).
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and person-centred practice.
• Willingness to work sleep-ins/waking nights and support individuals with challenging behaviour.
• QCF Level 3 (or equivalent) is desirable; if qualified, you may support shift-leading duties when required.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Competitive salary with opportunities for development and progression.
• Ongoing training, structured CPD, and a supportive team culture.
• A meaningful role helping young adults thrive in a specialist residential environment.

If you are a qualified Support Worker (Care) looking for an exciting new role in Llandovery, apply today!

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