Senior Support Worker

nationalcaregroup.com; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adult social care provider in Llanelli is seeking a Senior Support Worker to assist in evaluating support needs and improving service quality. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care and a Full UK Driving Licence. Essential qualities include respecting clients' emotions and managing a motivated team. This role offers opportunities for career development, paid training, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Paid training and qualifications

Refer a Friend scheme

Inclusive workplace culture with support for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Ability to treat others with respect and understand their emotions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing peoples' support needs.
• Work on developing new ideas for quality of service.
• Support and manage the team effectively.

Skills

Supporting adults with learning disabilities

Team motivation and management

Respect and empathy

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Salary: £13.39 per hour (£26,110.50 per annum)

Service: Integra Ty Undeb

Location: Llanelli

Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join our team at Integra Ty Undeb.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autism and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

We won Specialist Care Provider of the Year 2025 in the large group category at the National Care Awards! We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025! – National Care Group.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role atprotein an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to Steam (formerly known as Wagestream) enabling greater control over your finances.

The Senior Support Worker Role

As a Senior Support Worker your role will be to assist in senior management to assess peoples support needs and work with people we support to initiate and develop new ideas and methods regarding the quality of service.

The most important qualities needed are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs and understand their emotions. Be Kind, friendly and honest.

The Ideal Candidate

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this.
• Able to motivate and manage a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!