Support Worker

Orbis Education & Care; Blaengwrach; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay £55–£57

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer a Friend £1,000

Career progression

Fully funded training

Health plan after probation

Job summary

Orbis Education & Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Forestry House near Neath. This full-time role covers 39 hours weekly, including days, evenings, nights and weekends, with a required full UK driving licence.

You will assist adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs in a newly refurbished residential setting. The role offers competitive pay (£13.45–£13.75 per hour), £55 sleep-in pay, and discounts via Blue Light Card, plus opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Confidence driving as part of daily support duties.
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop while supporting individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with daily living to promote emotional, physical and social wellbeing.
• Drive individuals to appointments, activities and community visits.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with the people you support.
• Encourage independence and support the development of everyday life skills.
• Work as part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
• Complete daily records and relevant documentation.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning and general household tasks.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Communication skills

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Driver duties

Job description

£13.45 – £13.75 per hour dependent on experience and qualifications

SupportWorker – Forestry House, near Neath (Driver Essential)

Full UKDriving Licence ESSENTIAL
Full-time | 39 hours per week(days, evenings, nights, weekends, waking &sleep nights)
£13.45 – £13.75 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Sleep-ins paid at £57 per night

About theRole

We arerecruiting a Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive team atForestry House, a newly refurbished five-bedroom residential service set in arural location near Neath. The service has been recently updated to provide awarm, modern and comfortable environment for both the people we support and ourstaff.

The homesupports adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs,helping them to live fulfilling and independent lives. If you’re a confidentdriver looking for a rewarding role near Neath, this could be the perfectopportunity.

Key Responsibilities

As aSupport Worker, you will:

• Support adults with daily livingto promote emotional, physical and social wellbeing
• Drive individuals toappointments, activities and community visits.
• Build positive, trustingrelationships with the people you support
• Encourage independence andsupport the development of everyday life skills
• Work as part of a dedicated teamdelivering high-quality, person-centred support
• Complete daily records andrelevant documentation
• Assist with cooking, cleaning andgeneral household tasks

What We’reLooking For

ThisSupport Worker role is ideal for someone who is caring, reliable and confidentbehind the wheel. No previous experience is required — full training isprovided.

You musthave:

• A full UK driving licence(essential)
• Confidence driving as part ofdaily support duties
• A positive attitude and strongcommunication skills
• Flexibility to work a rotaincluding waking nights and weekends
• A willingness to learn anddevelop while supporting individuals.

This roleinvolves regulated activity with adults and requires an Enhanced DBS withbarred list check.

What WeOffer

• Competitive pay of £13.45 –£13.75 per hour
• £55 per sleep-in
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn upto £1,000
• Career progression opportunities
• Fully funded training andqualifications
• Health plan available afterprobation

If you’re adriver seeking a meaningful Support Worker role near Neath, where you can builda long-term career in a newly refurbished service and genuinely make adifference, we’d love to hear from you.

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Priority is committed to equality, diversity and creating an inclusive workplace whereeveryone can be their authentic self.

£13.45 – £13.75 per hour dependent on experience and qualifications

£13.45 to £13.75 per hour dependant on experience and qualification