Support Worker

Pay

Base pay: £12.74 per hour, sleep‑in shifts £60 per night, travel expenses paid 45p per mile.

Position Overview

As a Support Worker in Carmarthen, you’ll help make the everyday remarkable for the people we support. We are dedicated to supporting those with learning disabilities to live a fulfilled and enriched life in the community.

Location & Working Hours

Location: Carmarthen
Hours: 20 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Interviews: We are looking to interview as soon as possible so we encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Your Role

In this rewarding and varied role, you’ll be part of the Sessional Services team in Carmarthen, providing flexible support that meets each person’s needs and preferences. This includes assistance with budgeting, shopping, tenancy management, accessing appointments and social activities, and where needed, support with personal care. You may also work across:

• Lifeline Day Service – structured, skills‑based day service to build independence.
• On Demand Service – responsive support with phone calls, home visits, and community support.
• Supported Living Service – 24/7 support in independent accommodation.

Qualifications & Skills

• No experience required—full training provided.
• Patience and empathy.
• Ability to support intimate personal care with respect and dignity.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to speak on behalf of others and to professional people.
• Good written skills and ability to record events with empathy.
• Full driving licence – essential for transporting individuals.

Rewards

• Excellent training and development opportunities to achieve qualifications.
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service; option to buy/sell leave.
• Benevolent Fund, confidential financial wellbeing resource.
• Health and Wellbeing programme – 24‑hour access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Refer a Friend – Referral Programme.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Benefits and discount platform.
• Eligibility for Blue Light discount card.

About Us

Our mission is to build a better future by focusing on people with learning disabilities and their families. We strive to be a great support provider for the individuals, families, employees, partners, funders, and communities we serve. We’re a Cooperative, putting people at the heart of our decision‑making and support.

Values

• Honesty
• Trust
• Kindness
• Respect
• Wellbeing

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Other