Support Worker

M & D Care; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Festive double pay (bank holidays)

Early access to earnings

Refer a Friend bonus

Free DBS check

Registration fee paid

Health & wellbeing scheme

28 days holiday

Performance bonus

Pension

Hours 37.5–45 per week

Job summary

Join our passionate team at M & D Care as a Support Worker in our Supported Living Service in Merthyr. You’ll provide emotional and practical care, supporting individuals with mental health needs and learning disabilities. No experience is necessary as full training will be given, but having the right values is important to us.

We’re recruiting for immediate and September/October start dates. You’ll deliver high-quality care, assist with daily tasks, and promote independence while maintaining

Qualifications

• Full training provided
• Must be aged 18 or over
• Ability to drive is essential for this post.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with mental health needs and learning disabilities.
• Assist with daily living tasks including personal care, meal preparation, medication management, and shopping.
• Promote independence, dignity, and well-being through engaging and meaningful activities.
• Work autonomously while maintaining the safety and respect of those you support.
• Comply with regulatory standards set by Social Care Wales and Care Inspectorate Wales.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time 37.5 hours per week

Base Salary: Up to £13.45 once SCW registered

Essentials: The ability to drive is essential for this post.

Qualifications: Full Training provided

Benefits

• Double time for key festive bank holidays
• Early access to a proportion of monthly earnings
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Free DBS check
• Social Care Wales registration fee paid by M&D Care
• Employee Health & Wellbeing Scheme (after 6 months service)
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Yearly performance and attendance related bonus schemes
• Pension scheme
• Full-time contracts available from 37.5 to 45 hours per week

Full job description

Join our passionate team at M&D Care as a Support Worker our Supported Living Service in Merthyr and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults. As a Support Worker, you’ll provide emotional and practical care in our supported living services in Merthyr. No experience is necessary as full training will be given, but having the right values is important to us.

**We are recruiting for immediate and September / October start dates **

Role and Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with mental health needs and learning disabilities.
• Assist with daily living tasks including personal care, meal preparation, medication management, and shopping.
• Promote independence, dignity, and well-being through engaging and meaningful activities.
• Work autonomously while maintaining the safety and respect of those you support.
• Comply with regulatory standards set by Social Care Wales and Care Inspectorate Wales.

We’re seeking compassionate individuals who share our values:

• Treat others with dignity and respect
• Work well as part of a team
• Strive for high-quality care and positive outcomes
• Willing to learn and grow professionally
• Take time to listen and understand individual needs

Additional Information

• Shift patterns vary and include weekends and night shifts on a rota basis
• Opportunity to gain a QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care after probation, with full support

Requirements

• A genuine passion for providing excellent care
• Must be aged 18 or over