Support Worker (Young Adults – Learning Disabilities)
Location: Llandovery
Salary: £27,040–£30,010 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (various shifts), permanent, including sleep in
Make everyday life feel like home
Our client supports young adults with complex additional learning needs and disabilities to build independence, develop skills, and self-advocate. You’ll help create a warm, “family-feel” home where residents, staff and volunteers share day-to-day life together—no two days the same, and your impact is tangible.
What you’ll do (day to day)
- Support residents with practical household routines (meals, tidying, planning, shared activities)
- Encourage independence through consistent, person-centred support and positive role modelling
- Help residents build life skills and confidence within a busy, sociable home environment
- Work closely with the House Manager and wider team to maintain a safe, inclusive setting
- Contribute to a calm, patient approach—especially when situations are noisy, challenging, or unpredictable
Requirements
Essential
- Kind, practical and reliable with a patient, consistent approach
- Comfortable working flexible shifts across a 7-day rota
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
- Commitment to delivering person-centred care and support
Desirable
- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or complex needs
- Relevant care qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3/5)
- Full UK driving licence
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working options
- Employee healthcare scheme
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling, legal and money advice)
- Discounts on health, fitness and lifestyle services
- Free access to onsite gym
- Wellbeing clubs and staff wellbeing days throughout the year
- Funded professional development and support towards recognised qualifications
Safeguarding
This role is subject to safeguarding checks. Appointment will be conditional on satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check where applicable.
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.
INDPS
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,040.00-£30,010.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Llandovery: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you need sponsorship to work in the UK?
- Do you have any cautions or convictions on your DBS that we need to be aware of?
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
