Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker (Care)

Location: Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Salary: £27,000 - £30,010 per annum + Time & Half Overtime (after 40 hours)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description:

Our client, a leading healthcare provider, is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join their vibrant residential service in Llandovery. Set on a stunning 200-acre countryside site, with animals such as Alpacas, Sheep and Ducks this role offers a unique environment supporting young adults with learning difficulties, disabilities, and autism within a structured 24-hour curriculum and total communication environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting person-centred planning to help individuals build independence, life skills, and confidence within the countryside setting.
• Delivering respectful personal care in line with support plans, promoting privacy, dignity, and choice.
• Maintaining clear care documentation, including Care Plans, Risk Assessments, and Behaviour Support Plans, adhering to regulatory standards.
• Administering medication safely following standard procedures.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external stakeholders to deliver integrated support.
• Completing domestic tasks within the residential setting and managing basic activity expenditures.
• Undertaking sleep‑ins or wakeful nights (typically one per week) and supporting individuals displaying challenging behaviour.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• No prior care experience required—just a compassionate approach, strong work ethic, and a desire to learn.
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).
• A commitment to person-centred care, safeguarding, and individual dignity.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns, including sleep‑ins.
• QCF Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification is desirable but not mandatory; qualified staff may assist with shift‑leading duties.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Competitive salary of £27,000 - £30,010 per annum with regular pay reviews.
• Time‑and‑a‑half overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 hours per week.
• On‑site amenities including free access to a gym and a convenient shop.
• On‑site accommodation options available for those relocating or travelling from further afield.
• Structured career development paths and funded QCF qualification support.

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer.