Female Support Worker – Penarth

Orange Recruitment; Penarth; On-site; GBP 17,509 - 29,797; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

Mileage allowance 45p per mile

Permanent position

Job summary

Orange Recruitment is seeking a Female Support Worker to join the Penarth team. The role requires driving the client’s car and supporting with daily living tasks, meals, and light household duties in the client’s home.

Hours start at 12 hours per week, with potential to increase to 18 hours. A DBS check is mandatory, and induction and ongoing support are provided. This is a permanent position working in a multi-disciplinary team in Penarth.

Qualifications

• Be able to drive and have use of a car.
• Be willing to drive the client’s car.
• Understand needs of a client with cognitive and physical difficulties.
• Enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household tasks (laundry, tidying).
• Help client learn to cook a variety of meals.
• Support with personal care, including showering as needed.
• Provide companionship, engage in activities and outings.
• Be reliable, calm and patient with a consistent approach.
• Possible additional hours as needed.

Skills

Driving

Job description

(REF: 295) Female Support Worker – Penarth (Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9)

Contact: Permanent

Location: Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan

Hours: 12 hours per week with possible increase to 18 hours per week

Working pattern:

• Weekdays: 1pm to 7:30pm and 4pm to 9:30pm (2 shifts per week).
• Possible increase of daytime shift to include one sleep in shift (on the same day).

Pay:

• £14.42 per hour (daytime shift)
• £21.63 per hour (bank holidays)
• £12.71 per hour (sleep in shift)

Closing date: Monday 10th August 2026 (Please note, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants)

My time spent with me will be varied, helping me at home to undertake some household tasks such as helping me with my laundry and to keep my area within the home tidy. I would also like you to help me learn to cook a variety of meals, from snacks to a full dinner. I can shower independently but require supervision to ensure I wash and dry my hair correctly.

It is important that you are enthusiastic and fun as we would also spend some time going out, playing games and puzzles. You will need to be reliable, calm and patient and be able to apply a consistent approach.

Occasionally I may require you to work additional hours.

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

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

• Be able to drive and have use of a car
• Be willing to drive the client’s car
• Have a good understanding of the needs of a client with cognitive and physical difficulties.
• Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Also, Top Reasons to Apply

• Above the industry average for pay
• Mileage rate – 45p per mile
• 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