Female Support Worker – Swansea

Orange Recruitment; Swansea; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange Recruitment is seeking a Female Support Worker for a client in Swansea. You will support a 28-year-old woman with cerebral palsy, assist with personal care and mobility, and help her access daily activities and outings.

The role is permanent, 20 hours per week, with a pattern of 08:00–18:00, Monday to Friday (two 10‑hour shifts). A driving licence and access to a car are required for travel to activities and training.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, preferably supporting a person with cerebral palsy.
• Ability to assist with personal care and physio tasks.
• Willingness to drive and use an adapted vehicle.
• Ability to communicate with a non-verbal person.
• Willing to register with Social Care Wales.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and morning physio sessions.
• Support daily activities and attend appointments or outings.
• Provide companionship and encourage participation in preferred activities.
• Work as part of a team to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records and report changes to the Case Manager.

Job description

(REF: 305) Female Support Worker – Swansea

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

Contract: Permanent

Location: Swansea

Hours: 20 hours per week (Extra Shifts may be available to cover holidays and sickness however this is not guaranteed)

Working pattern:

• 08:00am – 18:00pm
• Monday to Friday (2 x 10-hour shifts per week)

Pay per hour: £15.95

Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 (Please note – we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants)

I’m a 28-year-old lady with cerebral palsy and live in an adapted property in Hendy with my parents and siblings. I’m a wheelchair user and hoisted for all transfers which requires 2:1 support throughout the day. I have complex physical needs and receive weekly input from a physiotherapist. I’m unable to communicate verbally but have developed ways of communicating to make my needs and feelings known.

A typical day for me and my support workers would include assisting with my personal care and physio in the mornings, then usually I like to get out for the day. My favourite things to do are going to the cinema, going for brunch/lunch, going shopping and for coffee & cake, also I love being pampered, I go to the hairdressers regularly and like to have my nails done. I’m fun, adventurous, have a wicked sense of humour and love banter. You’ll need a positive outlook and be able to support me to access my current interests and help me try out some new activities.

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

To join me as a support worker you need to:

• Be able to drive and have use of a car (to get to and from my house and to attend training, your personal car would not be used during work time as I have my own vehicle).
• Be able to drive my adapted vehicle to take me out.
• Have experience in care, preferably supporting a person with a birth injury such as cerebral palsy and experience of supporting a person with communication difficulties.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Be willing to register with Social Care Wales.

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