Female Support Worker – Merthyr

Orange Recruitment; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Female Support Worker in Merthyr Tydfil to provide crucial one-on-one support for a child with complex health needs. This permanent role involves flexible 12-hour shifts, including waking nights. Applicants must have experience with children who have high care needs and be able to drive. The position offers competitive pay above industry averages and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Above industry average pay

Direct work with the client, not through an agency

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing support from a dedicated Case Manager

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children who have high care needs.
• Able to drive and have use of a car, willing to drive the family van.
• Ability to work hours flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and overnight support to a child.
• Assist with medical appointments and social events during school holidays.
• Work closely with an expert multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Experience with children with high care needs

Flexibility in working hours

Driving skills

Job description

(Ref:GT3) Female Support Worker – Merthyr (Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Merthyr

Hours per week: 36 hours weekly (to include 3 x 12-hour shifts)

Working Pattern:

Term time: 12-hour shifts – Waking Nights, Monday – Sunday (Flexibility essential), Shift Patterns: 21:00 & 09:00 (tbc)

During school holidays shift patterns are likely to include working days.

Pay per hour:

• Waking Nights – £16
• Days – £14

Closing date: 4th November 2025 (Please note – we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants)

I am 6 years old and have complex health needs because of my medical condition. I need 24/7 1:1 support in all areas of daily life. You will be part of my amazing team which is led by my mum and case manager.

I am described by the people who know me best as ‘amazing, determined, funny and loving’, I am sociable and have a great sense of humour. I need lots of support on a daily basis and also overnight as I can be restless. I love funny stories.

I am looking for enthusiastic, fun, patient and reliable Female Support Workers to help me with personal care and to settle me during the night so that my mum & dad can have a good night’s rest. In the school holidays, I might need you to help me get to medical and therapy appointments and social events. You will need to be calm and patient under pressure with the ability to work your hours flexibly.

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

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

To join me as a Female Support Worker it is essential you:

• Have experience of working with children who have high care needs.
• Be able to drive and have use of a car and be willing to drive the family van.
• Have the ability to work your hours flexibly.

Also, Top Reasons to apply:

• Above the industry average for pay
• Work directly for our client and not an agency (unlike most agency work you will spend quality time with your client which can make a real difference)
• Great opportunity for professional development
• Be part of an expert multi-disciplinary team
• Bespoke client induction and training
• Ongoing support and supervision from the dedicated Case Manager