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Orbis Education & Care Ltd; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Wellbeing Champions

Salary Finance Support

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend bonus

QCF progression

Health Shield Plan

Parental leave enhancements

JGHR Pledge - cancer screening time

Job summary

Orbis Education and Care Ltd is hiring a Support Worker in Port Talbot to help individuals with autism live more independently and with dignity. The role is full-time (40.25 hours) with day and waking night shifts, and pay ranges from £13.45 to £13.75 per hour.

You don’t need prior care experience—your attitude and communication skills matter. You will drive when needed and work with families and professionals to support daily living and meaningful activities in a supportive service.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; right attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, families and professionals.
• Willingness to drive and support activities away from site.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living and personal care.
• Encourage meaningful activities and independence.
• Build positive relationships to boost confidence.
• Work collaboratively with families and other professionals.

Skills

Caring nature

Reliability

Communication

Driving

Job description

Support Worker – Port Talbot, £13.45 to £13.75 per hour | Full Time (40.25 hrs)

Make a Difference Every Day at Coed Parc House!

Are you caring, reliable, and looking for a role where your work truly matters? Join Orbis Education and Care as a Support Worker and help individuals with autism lead meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives.

“A very rewarding job — not one day is the same. You can progress from Support Worker to Keyworker. It’s a fulfilling role that makes you feel you’ve truly made a difference.” — Support Worker at Coed Parc

At Coed Parc House in Cwmavon (near Port Talbot), you’ll be part of a warm, supportive team working in a modern service where every individual has their own self-contained apartment designed around their needs. This is your chance to be part of something special.

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Support individuals with daily living, personal care, and meaningful activities.
• Build strong, positive relationships that help individuals grow in confidence.
• Promote independence and encourage people to make their own choices.
• Work collaboratively with families and other professionals.

Both day and waking night shifts are available, giving you flexibility to balance work and home life.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need experience — just the right attitude. We can teach you the rest.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Kind, patient, and compassionate.
• A great communicator and a good listener.
• Resilient and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Flexible to work a mix of shifts, including some weekends.
• A driver - essential part of the role where you will take the individuals out on activities.

If you’re someone who wants to help others live safe, happy, independent lives, you’ll fit right in.

Right to Work Requirement: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and, where applicable, hold a visa with at least 18 months remaining at the time of application. We cannot accept applications from Student Visa holders or candidates requiring sponsorship or sponsorship transfers. Successful candidates with a time-limited right to work will be employed on a fixed-term contract ending on their visa expiry date.

Please note: This role involves regulated activity with adults and requires an Enhanced DBS with barred list check.

Why Join Orbis?

We prioritise your development, your wellbeing, and your future.

• Support at every step – Employee Assistance, Wellbeing Champions and Salary Finance Support.
• Blue Light Card – discounts on over 15,000 UK retailers and businesses.
• Refer a Friend bonus – earn up to £1,000!
• Build your career here – funded QCF and genuine progression – 97% of our managers were promoted internally.
• Health Shield Plan - after probation.
• Enhanced maternity/ paternity – after 12 months of continuous service.
• Proud signatory of the JGHR Pledge – paid time off for cancer screening and appointments.

We Welcome Everyone

Orbis Education and Care is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

We also take your privacy seriously. By applying, you agree that the personal data you provide will be processed in line with our Applicant Privacy Notice. Full details can be found here: