Support Worker - Llanelli in Llanelli inLlanelli PUBLISHED WED 22 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

£12.6 per hour PERMANENT
BONUS NIGHTS ON-CALL

Hays Specialist Recruitment rk9YWzILk

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Support Worker - Llanelli Job details Posting date: 22 October 2025 Salary: £12.6 per hour Additional salary information: £12.60 Per Hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 21 November 2025 Location: Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 3YA Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment Job type: Permanent Job reference: 4715743_1761143328 Apply for this job Summary Your new company: We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate support workers to provide care to a range of service users and support them with their needs. We are based in Llanelli, providing 24/7 care to our service users. This could include those with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and challenging behaviour. Our service users are typically very active and enjoy getting out into the community for activities such as bowling, the cinema and singing and dancing. Your new role: In the role of support worker, you will be providing support to a range of ages and personalities, promoting their individuality, and enabling them to live in-line with their support plans. As part of this role, you will be involved in social, educational, and work activities to help promote the service users social, emotional, cultural, and physical well-being. There are elements of personal care within the role, as well as general housekeeping and domestic duties. Typical shifts can range, including days and nights. The shift patterns are long days and wakeful nights. There is also a potential for sleep-ins too. What you'll need to succeed: Experience is not required as training will be provided. It is important that you are passionate about supporting people, are flexible and can adapt in response to a range of situations. You must be able to use a caring approach to build trust and strong relationships. What you'll get in return: Weekly pay An internal payroll system with no umbrella companies and hidden costs/additional charges A friendly supportive office team available 24/7 with our on-call system Career progression Referral bonuses Free training Free DBS Flexible working Holiday pay What you need to do now: If the role of support worker sounds like something you might be interested, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now and ask for Louis. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.

3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.

4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.

7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.

8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.

9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.

10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.

11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.

12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.

While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.

It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.

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