Support Worker - Adult Learning Disabilities

Job Title: Support Worker (Care) – Adult Learning Disabilities

Location: Llandovery, Wales (Residential Care Home Setting, 24-hour service)

Salary: £27,040 to £30,010

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description

We are recruiting a Support Worker (Care) to join a specialist residential service in Llandovery, Wales, supporting young adults with learning disabilities, disabilities and, where relevant, autism. This is a hands-on role within a structured 24-hour curriculum and total communication environment, focused on person-centred outcomes and improving life chances.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Supporting person-centred planning and delivering day-to-day care that promotes dignity, privacy, and independence.
• Updating and maintaining accurate care documentation (e.g., Care Plans, Risk Assessments, Behaviour Support Plans) in line with internal policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Administering medication safely in line with organisational procedures and relevant care standards.
• Working collaboratively with House Managers, colleagues, families, and external agencies to provide integrated support.
• Supporting safeguarding practices, escalating concerns appropriately, and contributing to a safe environment.
• Assisting with domestic tasks within residential houses and recording service user financial expenditure as required.
• Completing sleep-ins / wakeful nights (typically expected to be one per week) and supporting individuals who may display challenging behaviour.
• Attending team meetings, service user meetings, and parents’ weekends when required.
• Supervising volunteers and participating in training and ongoing CPD.

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).
• A strong commitment to Equality & Diversity, confidentiality, and person-centred practice.
• Willingness to complete sleep-ins / wakeful nights and work within a 24-hour service model.
• Ability to follow safeguarding procedures and maintain compliant documentation.
• QCF Level 3 (desirable) — if qualified, you may be asked to shift lead and represent key residents at meetings when directed.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary with scope for development
• Ongoing training and professional development (CPD)
• Supportive team culture within a regulated residential setting

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

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