Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker (Care)
Location: Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Salary: £27,000 – £30,010 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description:
Join a vibrant residential support team in Llandovery, supporting young adults with learning difficulties, disabilities, and autism within a unique 200-acre countryside setting. This role offers the chance to work in a structured, person-centred environment, promoting independence and confidence through engaging on-site activities and a total communication approach.

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

Supporting individuals in a person-centred way to develop independence, life skills, and confidence using outdoor and on-site activities.
Providing respectful personal care (e.g., washing, dressing, toileting) in line with individual support plans, always promoting privacy, dignity, and choice.
Maintaining clear care documentation, including Care Plans, Risk Assessments, and Behaviour Support Plans, adhering to regulatory standards.
Safely administering medication following standard procedures (training provided if needed).
Collaborating with colleagues, families, and external professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
Assisting with domestic tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and basic food preparation, and managing activity expenditures.
Undertaking sleep-ins or wakeful night shifts (approximately once per week).
Supporting individuals who may display challenging behaviour, following tailored Behaviour Support Plans.

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

No prior care experience required; a compassionate attitude and willingness to learn are essential.
The Right to Work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).
A strong commitment to person-centred care, safeguarding, and dignity.
Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins.
QCF Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care is desirable but not mandatory; qualified staff may support with shift-leading duties.

Benefits & Work Environment:

Competitive salary of £27,000 – £30,010 per year, with time-and-a-half overtime for hours over 40 per week.
On-site amenities including free gym access and an on-site shop.
On-site accommodation options available for those relocating or travelling from afar.
Structured career development pathways and funded QCF qualification support.

If you are a compassionate individual seeking a meaningful role in a scenic countryside environment, apply today!

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business for temporary staffing and as an employment agency for permanent placements. We are an equal opportunities employer.