Support Worker

Priory Group; Cilfynydd; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Daffodil House in Pontypridd, South Wales, is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join our residential service. You will work days or nights with adults on the autistic spectrum, aged 18 to 65, providing compassionate support.

We offer full-time or part-time hours, a competitive hourly rate of £13.75, and a range of development opportunities, pension, and benefits.

Qualifications

• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in care or support work is desirable – training provided.
• Fluency in Welsh is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and support to residents.
• Assist with assessment and implementation of individual care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks and activities to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment.
• Support residents to move forward with confidence and better quality of life.
• Collaborate with qualified staff and follow care protocols.

Skills

Caring approach

Strong communication

Relationship building

Flexible and innovative

Professional standards

Care experience (desirable)

Welsh language (beneficial)

Job description

Support Worker

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Daffodil House

Compensation: £13.75 / hour

Description

Daffodil House

Salary - £13.75 per hour

Full Time/Part Time

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Gallwch gyfieithu'r dudalen hon i'r Gymraeg gyda'n bar offer hygyrchedd.

Daffodil House are looking for Support Workers to work either Nights or Days at our service

Priory Daffodil House is a residential service in Pontypridd, South Wales. We provide support to males and females between the ages of 18 and 65, who are on the autistic spectrum who may also be presenting with complex needs.

We aim to help residents create and achieve goals, in order to lead a fulfilled and enriched life.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residentsYou can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided).

The following experience would be beneficial

• Fluent in Welsh

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.