Support Worker - Mental Health/Learning Disability

Mental Health & Learning Disability Support Worker

We’re looking for a compassionate, reliable Support Worker to empower adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities to live independently in their supported living project or homes and thrive in their community.

What you’ll do

Provide person‑centred support in daily living, wellbeing, and community engagement

Promote choice, dignity, and independence

Support individuals with routines, social activities, emotional wellbeing and medication

Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and the wider team

Report to management

Keep clear, accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures

Be able to receive and convey information both orally and written

What we’re looking for

Register with Social Care Wales and willing to work towards level 2/3 in health and social care.

Empathy, patience, and strong communication skills

Ability to work flexibly, including some evenings/weekends

Experience in care or support (desirable but not essential)

Willingness to complete training and develop professionally

What we offer

Various contracts available

Sleep in shifts available through the week and weekend

Weekend availability for day hours and evening hours

Competitive pay, increased overtime rate, sleep in payment and mileage -

Wages start at the RLW

Paid DBS Check

Pension Scheme

Full paid induction training and ongoing specialist training

Opportunities for career development and promotion

28 days paid annual leave

Supportive team environment

Support and back up from colleagues and management

To work for a company with a reputation for providing the highest standards of care to our individuals

Meaningful, rewarding work where you can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults in the community. At S.T.A.R.S Domiciliary Care Ltd we are always looking for potential employees who not only share our high standards, but also care passionately about the work they do and the people they work with.

We are keen to employ individuals who can not only support our Individuals in all aspects of their daily life but will also be proactive. We have a person centred approach which will involve looking to encourage and develop our individuals' interests.

If you would like to be part of our professional care team, and work with people who really care, then contact us with your CV today!

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £13.45-£13.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bridgend, Bridgend: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Support Environment: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
• Driving Licence with business class insurance (required)

Work Location: In person