Adult Learning Disability Support Worker

Job Title: Adult Learning Disability Support Worker

Location: Caerleon, Monmouthshire, NP18

Salary: £14.24 per hour including holiday pay

Employment Type: Temporary / Full-time

Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Adult Learning Disability Support Worker to join a specialised team in Caerleon, Monmouthshire. This role offers the 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 social inclusion.

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

Providing personalised therapeutic care and support to residents, respecting their dignity and autonomy
Monitoring, observing, and documenting residents’ conditions and progress to ensure high standards of care
Assisting residents with daily activities, personal care, and social engagement, promoting independence
Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement tailored care plans
Supporting residents through their care pathways, encouraging social inclusion and community participation

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 on the update service
The right to work in the UK
Willingness to undertake 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 an experienced, dedicated consultant
Mobile shift management app for ease of booking
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 in Caerleon, apply today! 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.