Support Worker

Orbis Education & Care; Laleston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend bonus

Progression opportunities

Health Shield Plan

Job summary

Priority, part of Orbis Education & Care, is hiring a Support Worker for our 4-bedroom home near Bridgend in Wales. You will support adults with complex needs, help develop life skills and promote independence in a warm, nurturing setting.

No prior care experience is required; training is provided. This full-time role includes a rolling two-week rota with wake and sleep night shifts and a strong focus on person-centred support.

Qualifications

• 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!

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring

Patience

Resilience

Excellent communication

Flexible scheduling

Full UK driving licence

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

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?

If you’re passionate about helping others and want a truly rewarding career with long‑term progression, we’d love to hear from you.

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

£13.45 to £13.75 per hour dependant on experience and qualification