(Ref: OC6) Female Support Worker – Carmarthenshire

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; St. Clears; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support services provider in St. Clears is seeking a caring and reliable female support worker for a 14-year-old girl with Down syndrome. You'll assist with personal care, promote independence, and support social activities. Flexibility is essential, and experience in disability support is preferred but not strictly necessary. The role offers competitive pay at £15.00 per hour, along with mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Above industry average pay

Mileage rate of 45p per mile

Direct client work with personalized care

Opportunities for professional development

Ongoing support from a dedicated Case Manager

Qualifications

• Kind, patient, and ready to make a real difference.
• Be able to drive and willing to use family van.
• Ability to swim.
• Willing to register with Social Care Wales.

Responsibilities

• Assist a 14-year-old girl with Down syndrome after school.
• Provide personal care and support social participation.
• Promote independence and ensure safety at home.

Skills

Experience in disability support

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage with clients

Job description

Contract

Permanent

Location

St Clears – Southwest Carmarthenshire

Working pattern

16 hours weekly (Typical shifts Monday, Wednesday and Friday and either Saturday or Sunday). Some flexibility is required to accommodate our client’s needs and activities, particularly during school holidays. Shift will include lone working or with client's family.

Flexible arrangements

The family is flexible and keen to work with the right person to create a routine that suits both their daughter and her support worker.

Pay per hour

£15.00 per hour

Closing date

11th November 2025 (Please note – we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants)

Role Overview

We are seeking a caring, reliable female support worker to assist a 14-year-old girl with Down syndrome after school, on weekends and during school holidays. The role involves providing personal care, promoting independence, supporting social participation, and ensuring safety at the home and community.

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in disability support, excellent communication skills and a person‑centred approach that empowers our client to achieve her goals. However, experience is not essential, what is most important is your ability to engage with our client at her level, build a trusting relationship, and support her, in her best interests.

Client personality

Our client is fun and chatty, and into Spider Man, swimming and music, so if you enjoy keeping active, having a laugh, and joining in with her interests, you’ll get along great. She’s also quietly (and playfully) competitive when it comes to games!

Induction and DBS

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

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

• Kind, patient, and ready to make a real difference
• Be able to drive and be willing to drive the family van and your own vehicle when required.
• Have the ability to work your hours flexibly.
• Ability to swim.
• Be willing to register with Social Care Wales.

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