Child Therapy Assistant / Female Support Worker - Pontardawe

Case Management Cymru Ltd; Pontardawe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A child support organization in Pontardawe is seeking a Child Therapy Assistant/Female Support Worker to support a 12-year-old child with complex needs. The role involves assisting with personal care, therapy programs, and transport for appointments. Ideal candidates will have experience with cerebral palsy and a flexible approach to work. This position offers above-average pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Above industry average for pay

Mileage rate – 45p per mile

Professional development opportunities

Direct work with clients, not an agency

Ongoing support and supervision

Qualifications

• Prior experience with children who have complex needs and cerebral palsy is necessary.
• Ability to transport clients using a car and willingness to work flexibly.
• Willingness to register with Social Care Wales is required.

Responsibilities

• Support a 12-year-old child with complex needs and personal care.
• Assist with therapy programs and accompanying to appointments.
• Engage in leisure activities and day trips.

Skills

Experience working with children with cerebral palsy

Ability to drive and use a car

Ability to swim

Flexible working hours

Willingness to register with Social Care Wales

Job description

REF: RPW1) Child Therapy Assistant/Female Support Worker - Pontardawe (Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Pontardawe

Hours per week: 15 hours per week

Working pattern:

• Term times
• Sessions after school and Saturday morning – to be confirmed with family
• Accompany to expert appointments/therapy appointments
• School holidays – 2 days

Pay per hour:

• £15.50 weekdays
• £16.50 weekends

Closing date: 30th November 2025 (Please note – we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants)

The role involves supporting a 12‑year‑old child with complex needs, providing assistance with personal care, therapy programme, leisure activities, and accompanying to appointments and day trips. The position is suitable for a therapy student or psychology graduate who wishes to work within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires:

• Experience working with children with cerebral palsy
• Ability to drive and use a car, and willingness to transport the client
• Flexible working hours
• Willingness to register with Social Care Wales
• Ability to swim

Essential Information

• Experience working with children with cerebral palsy
• Ability to drive and use a car, and willingness to transport the client
• Flexible working hours
• Willingness to register with Social Care Wales
• Ability to swim

Top Reasons to Apply

• Above the industry average for pay
• Mileage rate – 45p per mile
• Work directly for our client and not an agency
• Great opportunity for professional development
• Be part of an expert multidisciplinary team
• Bespoke client induction and training
• Ongoing support and supervision from the dedicated Case Manager

A full induction and training will be provided. The role is subject to an Enhanced level DBS.