Support Worker

Orbis Education & Care; Bridgend; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Wellbeing Champions

Salary Finance Support

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend bonus

Funded QCF and progression

Health Shield Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity

JGHR Pledge

Job summary

Priority, part of Orbis Education & Care, is recruiting a Support Worker to join our four-bedroom home near Bridgend in a peaceful Welsh countryside. No care experience required; we value the right values and attitude.

We offer full training, a rolling two-week rota with wake and sleep nights, 39 hours per week, and a pay rate of £13.45–£13.75 per hour depending on experience. You’ll help adults with daily needs, build trusting relationships, and support life skills in a person-centred

Qualifications

• 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 rural location).
• Willingness to learn — full training is provided!

Responsibilities

• Supporting adults with their daily needs to promote 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.
• Tailoring support to each individual’s needs in teamwork with colleagues.
• Maintaining accurate records of progress, activities and incidents.
• Assisting with day-to-day household tasks like cooking, cleaning and meal preparation.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Resilience

Communication

Flexibility

UK Driving Licence

Willingness to learn

Job description

£13.45 - £13.75 Per Hour Dependant on Experience and Qualifications

Full time – 39 hours per week
Rolling two-week rota | Includes wake and sleep nights
£13.45 - £13.75 (depending on qualifications and experience)

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

• 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!

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.

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.

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https://orbis-group.co.uk/applicant-privacy

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