Support Worker

Orbis Education and Care; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend bonus

Health Shield Plan

Blue Light Card

Funded QCF progression

Job summary

Priority, part of Orbis Education & Care, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a four-bedroom home near Bridgend. You will help adults with complex needs including learning disabilities, mental health needs and autism to grow in confidence and independence.

We offer full training, a supportive team, and a rota that covers days, evenings, weekends and waking nights. A full UK driving licence is required due to the rural location. Right to work in the UK is essential.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient attitude.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Team player with reliability.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with daily living to ensure emotional, physical and social wellbeing.
• Build trusting relationships so individuals feel safe and understood.
• Encourage independence and life skills development.
• Support activities at home, in education programmes, or in the community.
• Tailor support to each individual's needs with the team.
• Maintain accurate records of progress and incidents.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks like cooking, cleaning and meal prep.
• Demonstrate a caring, patient and resilient approach to support.
• Flexible to work across days, evenings, weekends and nights on a rota.
• Hold a full UK driving licence due to the rural location.
• Participate in full training provided.

Job description

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.
• 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!

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.

• 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.

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