Support Worker

Orbis Education & Care Limited; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Wellbeing Champions

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend bonus

QCF progression

Health Shield Plan

Proud Pledge benefits

Job summary

Orbis Education & Care Limited, trading as Priority, in Bridgend, Wales, is looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join a four-bedroom home for adults with complex needs. You will provide person-centred support to help residents grow in confidence and independence.

The role is full-time (39 hours per week) with a rolling two-week rota, including wake and sleep nights. Competitive pay starts at £13.45–£13.75 per hour, plus a sleep nights flat rate of £57, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and resilient approach to supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, can-do mindset.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a rota including days, evenings, weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with daily needs to ensure wellbeing (emotional, physical and social).
• Build trusting relationships so individuals feel safe and understood.
• Encourage independence and life skills development.
• Support activities at home, during education programmes, or in the community.
• Tailor support to each individual's needs with the team.
• Maintain accurate records of progress, activities and incidents.
• Assist with day-to-day household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.

Skills

Caring personality

Patience

Resilience

Communication skills

Flexibility

Driving licence

Willingness to learn

Job description

About The Role

Support Worker | Bridgend

Full time - 39 hours per week

Rolling two-week rota | Includes wake and sleep nights

£13.45 - £13.75 (depending on qualifications and experience)

Sleep nights - £57 flat rate

Make a Difference Every Day!

Do you have the passion to help others live happy, fulfilled lives?

At Priority, part of Orbis Education & Care, we deliver truly person-centred support - real people helping real people to thrive.

We're now looking for Support Workers to join our friendly, supportive team at our beautiful four-bedroom home near Bridgend, set within two acres of peaceful Welsh countryside. This warm, nurturing environment is a place where individuals with complex needs - including learning disabilities, mental health needs and autism - can grow in confidence, develop life skills and enjoy greater independence.

If you want to play a meaningful role in helping people achieve their potential, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Support Worker, you'll make a genuine impact every day by:

• Supporting adults with their daily needs to ensure emotional, physical and social wellbeing.
• Building strong, trusting relationships so each person feels safe, valued and understood.
• Encouraging independence and helping people develop essential life skills.
• Supporting activities at home, during education programmes, or out in the community.
• Working closely with your team to tailor support to each individual's needs.
• Maintaining accurate records of progress, activities and any incidents.
• Helping with day-to-day household tasks like cooking, cleaning and meal preparation.

What We're Looking For in a Support Worker

You don't need previous care experience - just the right values and attitude. We're looking for:

• A caring, patient and resilient approach to supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, can-do mindset.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends and waking nights as part of a rota.
• A full UK driving licence (due to our peaceful rural location).
• A willingness to learn - full training is provided!

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

What We Can Offer You

Working as a Support Worker with us means joining an organisation that genuinely values its people.

• 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.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Priority, part of Orbis Education & Care, celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their authentic self.

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