Female Support Worker – Merthyr Tydfil

Case Management Cymru; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above industry pay

Direct client work

Professional development opportunities

Team support and supervision

Job summary

Case Management Cymru in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a Female Support Worker to join our client and provide day and night support for a young person with complex health needs. You will assist with daily activities, play, personal care and meals while helping the family maintain routines.

The role requires flexibility and a DBS check. A full induction will be provided, and driving is essential with access to a car; willingness to drive the family van is required. 36 hours weekly with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Support the child with daily activities, play and entertainment.
• Provide personal care and feeding support as needed.
• Settle the child during the night and assist with night-time routines.
• Support during school holidays with medical and therapy appointments and social events.

Skills

High care needs experience

Driving

Flexibility

Job description

(REF 308) Female Support Worker – Merthyr Tydfil

(Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Merthyr

Hours per week: 36 hours weekly (to include up to 3 x 12-hour shifts and selection of afternoon/evening shifts)

Working Pattern

• Term time: 12-hour shifts
• Waking Nights & Weekend days (09:00-21:00 & 21:00 – 09:00)
• Afternoon/evening (15:00 – 21:00)
• Monday – Sunday (Flexibility essential)
• During school holidays shift patterns are likely to include working 12- or 6-hour working days.

Pay Per Hour

• Waking Nights - £18
• Days - £16

Closing date: 13th October 2026

(Please note – we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants)

I am 7 years old and have complex health needs because of my medical condition. I need 24/7 support in all areas of daily life. You will be part of my amazing team, which is led by my Mum and a Team Leader, with support from my 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 during my day and night, supporting me with things such as play and entertainment, personal care, feeding 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