Female Support Worker – Penarth

Case Management Cymru; Penarth; Vor Ort; GBP 19.000 - 30.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Above-industry pay

Mileage allowance (45p/mile)

Direct client work

Professional development

MDT teamwork

Client induction and training

Ongoing supervision

Zusammenfassung

Orange Recruitment (United Kingdom) is seeking a Female Support Worker for Penarth. The role is full of variety, focusing on enabling independence at home and supporting daily activities within a multidisciplinary team.

You will provide practical help with laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping, while supporting social and developmental activities. A DBS check is required, and the role includes driving the client's vehicle where needed.

Qualifikationen

• Be able to drive and willing to drive the client’s vehicle.
• Understand the needs of a client with cognitive and physical difficulties.
• Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Aufgaben

• Assist with household tasks such as laundry and keeping the home tidy.
• Help client learn to cook a variety of meals.
• Support with showering routines and hair care as needed.
• Provide encouragement and a calm, reliable presence on outings and activities.
• Be flexible for occasional extra hours.

Kenntnisse

Reliable

Calm temperament

Patience

Enthusiastic

Tools

Driving licence

Jobbeschreibung

(REF 320) Female Support Worker – Penarth (Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan

Hours: 12 Hours per week

Working pattern: Weekdays / Two Shifts per week worked over approximately two days.

Potential shift pattern: One shift will be from 13:00 pm to 19.30 pm. One other shift will be from 15:30 pm to 21:00 pm.

Pay

• Weekdays: £14.42 per hour
• Bank Holidays: £21.63 per hour

Closing date: FRIDAY 04 DECEMBER 2026

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

I am a 30-year-old female living at home in Penarth with my parents and brother. I have a mild learning disability and spinal injury. I am also registered as partially sighted.

I currently receive support to attend a voluntary placement at the local library, aqua aerobics and visits to the gym. Independence is important to me so I would like to increase the support I have to help me become more independent at home.

Your 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 will 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

To join me as a Support Worker you will need to:

• Be able to drive and be willing to drive the client's vehicle.
• 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