Adult Learning Disability Support Worker

Job Title: Adult Learning Disability Support Worker

Location: Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, NP22

Salary: £14.24 per hour including holiday pay

Employment Type: Temporary / Full-time / Part-time (various shift patterns available)

Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Adult Learning Disability Support Worker to join a specialised team in Tredegar. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, or sensory impairments, helping them to lead more independent and fulfilling lives. You will work within a caring environment committed to person-centred support and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
As a Adult Learning Disability Support Worker based in Tredegar, your daily duties will include:

Providing person-centred therapeutic care and support to residents with diverse needs
Observing, monitoring, and documenting residents’ conditions and progress to ensure high standards of dignity and respect
Assisting residents with daily activities, personal care, and promoting independence and social inclusion
Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored care plans and support pathways

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as an Adult Learning Disability Support Worker, you will need:

A 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 check on the update service
The right to work in the UK
Willingness to pay for practical training at a subsidised cost (e.g., PBM, Manual Handling, Buccal) if not already completed
Ability to complete online training modules (free of charge)

Benefits & Work Environment

Competitive pay rates with weekly payroll and regular pay reviews
Flexible shift patterns to suit your availability, including short days, long days, waking nights, and sleep-ins
Access to free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)
Support from a dedicated, experienced consultant
Mobile shift management app
Opportunity to earn agency worker of the month prize (£50) and enter quarterly competitions with a chance to win £500
Holiday pay, either 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.

Ready to make a difference?
If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated to supporting adults with learning disabilities, click the ‘apply’ button below. Immediate starts are available.

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.