Support Worker

Priory Group; Cilfynydd; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Priory Daffodil House in Pontypridd, South Wales, is hiring a Support Worker to join a residential service for adults aged 18–65 on the autistic spectrum with complex needs. Roles include day or night shifts at Daffodil House, with a starting rate of £13.75 per hour.

You will support residents with personalised care plans, working with qualified staff to promote wellbeing, dignity and recovery in a compassionate team environment.

Qualifications

• 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 (training provided).
• Fluent in Welsh (beneficial).

Responsibilities

• You will be part of a compassionate team committed to residents' wellbeing. Assist with assessment and implementation of individual care plans, undertake routine tasks and activities to support wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

Skills

Caring approach

Flexible working

Communication skills

Professional standards

Care experience (desirable)

Welsh (beneficial)

Job description

Support Worker

Application Deadline: 30 November 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

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 residents. You 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.