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Support Worker - Llanelli
Locations: Llanelli (SA14, SA15 & SA17) — one position per location
Contract: Full‑time (37.5 hrs) or Part‑time (flexible hours)
Who we support:
Adults with learning disabilities, each with their own interests and routines—arts & crafts, baking, swimming, shopping, attending local rugby matches, day trips, or community groups. Some have jobs; others prefer concerts or movie nights. Independence and community participation are at the heart of everything we do.
What you'll do:
* Personal care, household routines, and meaningful daily activities
* Help with community outings—cafés, cinema visits, social meet-ups, clubs
* Assist with transport using residents' mobility vehicles (you'll need a full UK driving licence.)
* Provide attentive, consistent support to enable each person to live the life they choose
Shifts & Pay:
* Hourly rate: £12.60 per hour
* Day shifts: mix of mornings, afternoons, evenings (staffing rotas 4 weeks in advance)
* Sleep-in: £63.70 per night
* Waking nights: 10 pm–7 am (only at our dedicated night service—optional)
You'd be perfect if you:
* Are caring, reliable & enthusiastic
* Hold a full UK (or EU) driving licence—own car is a bonus
* Are interested in working flexible shifts—including mornings, evenings, sleep‑ins, and optionally waking nights.
Apply now:
Take the next step—join Mencap as a Support Worker in Llanelli and help adults with learning disabilities lead independent, vibrant lives. Flexible contracts available.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team
Please note:This position does notmeet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requestsfor this vacancy.
* An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate
Job ID: 34726
Benefits
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carer's. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
* Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
* Every day we grow and learn. It's okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
* Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We're not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you're applying for.