Female Support Worker – Merthyr Tydfil

Orange Recruitment; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above industry pay

Direct client work

Professional development

Multi-disciplinary team

Induction and training

Support and supervision

Job summary

Orange Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Female Support Worker to assist a child in Merthyr Tydfil. You will provide day and night supervision, personal care, play, feeding, and activities as part of a small team led by the family and a Case Manager.

The role requires flexibility across 12-hour and 24-hour patterns, including nights and weekends, with enhanced DBS disclosure and full induction training provided. Driving preferred to access appointments and events.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the child with play and entertainment, personal care, feeding, and night-time settling.
• Work day and night shifts as part of a small, dedicated team.
• Attend medical and therapy appointments and social events when required (school holidays patterns may vary).
• Maintain calm and patient approach under pressure; be flexible with shifts.

Skills

Experience with high care needs

Driving

Flexible hours

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 upto 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 (15:0 – 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