Adult Learning Disability Support Worker
Location: Marshfield, Cardiff, South Wales (CF area)
£??????14.24 per hour including holiday pay
Various shift patterns available: short days, long days, waking nights, and sleep-ins.
Are you passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities to lead more independent lives? Join our client’s specialised team and make a meaningful difference every day. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to utilise your skills, gain valuable experience, and potentially secure a permanent position within the organisation.
Responsibilities:
- Provide person-centred therapeutic care and support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, or sensory impairments.
- Observe, monitor, and document resident conditions and progress, ensuring high standards of dignity, respect, and honesty.
- Assist residents through their care pathways, promoting independence and social inclusion.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.
- Support residents during daily activities, activities, and personal care, respecting their preferences and autonomy.
Requirements:
Essential:
- Minimum of 6 months’ experience in a social care setting.
- Empathy, resilience, and a genuine desire to improve outcomes for adults with learning disabilities.
- Ability to obtain or hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service.
- The right to work in the UK.
- Willingness to pay for practical training at a subsided cost (e.g., PBM, Manual Handling, Buccal) if not already completed.
- Ability to complete online training modules (free of charge)
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 3 or 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications.
- UK full manual driving license
- Additional relevant certifications or specialised training.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rates with weekly payroll.
- Flexibility of shifts to suit your availability.
- Access to free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM).
- Support from a dedicated, experienced consultant.
- Mobile booking app for shift management.
- Opportunity to earn agency worker of the month prize (£50) and entry into quarterly competitions with a chance to win £500.
- Holiday pay, accumulated or paid weekly.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Ongoing professional development with funded training options.
Safeguarding:
Our client operates strict safeguarding policies. Candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS check, and all staff are expected to adhere to safeguarding practices to ensure the safety and well-being of service users.
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