(Ref: LP15) Female Support Worker - Swansea

Case Management Cymru; Swansea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A support care organization in Swansea is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist a young lady with cerebral palsy. This role involves providing personal care and engaging in activities tailored to her interests in a friendly, team-oriented environment. The position offers competitive hourly pay, professional development opportunities, and requires a driving license and experience with similar care needs.

Benefits

Above industry average pay

Mileage reimbursement (45p per mile)

Professional development opportunities

Support from a dedicated Case Manager

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive and have use of a car for travel.
• Experience in care, preferably supporting those with complex needs.
• Willingness to register with Social Care Wales.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 daytime support including personal care.
• Assist with transfers using hoists.
• Engage in activities aligned with the client's interests.

Skills

Driving

Teamwork

Experience with cerebral palsy

Positive outlook

Job description

Overview

Contract: Permanent

Location: Swansea

Hours: 20 Hours per week. Extra shifts may be available to cover holidays and sickness, but this is not guaranteed. Working pattern: 8.00am – 6.00pm, Monday to Friday (2 x 10-hour shifts per week). Pay per hour: Weekdays (8.00am – 6.00pm) = £15.50. Closing date: 21st October 2025. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.

We are seeking a support worker to assist a 27-year-old lady with cerebral palsy who lives in an adapted property in Hendy with her family. The role involves providing 2:1 day-time support, including transfers using hoists, personal care, and daytime engagement. A typical day includes mornings with personal care and physio, followed by activities and outings aligned with her interests.

The person is a wheelchair user, communicates non-verbally with developed methods, and has complex physical needs with weekly input from an occupational therapist. The role requires a positive outlook, ability to support access to interests, and openness to trying new activities. You will work with an established small team of support workers who share friendly, outgoing traits and a similar outlook.

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

To join as a support worker you need to:

• Be able to drive and have use of a car (to travel to and from the house and attend training; your personal car would not be used during work time as the client has their own vehicle).
• Be able to drive the client’s adapted vehicle to take them 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.

Benefits / Why Apply

• Above the industry average pay
• Mileage rate – 45p per mile
• Work directly for the client and not an agency, enabling meaningful, direct engagement
• 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