Support Worker

Orbis Education & Care Limited; Neath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £1,

Career progression opportunities

Fully funded training and quals

Health plan after probation

Sleep-in allowance £57 per night

Job summary

Orbis Education & Care Limited near Neath is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Forestry House. The role is full-time, 39 hours per week, with shifts across days, evenings, nights and weekends. A full UK driving licence is essential and sleep-ins are paid at £57 per night.

You will support adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs, helping them live fulfilling and independent lives. Training is provided and an Enhanced DBS with barred list check is required.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Enhanced DBS with barred list check required.
• No previous experience is required - full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with daily living to promote wellbeing.
• Drive individuals to appointments, activities and community visits.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with the people you support.
• Encourage independence and develop everyday life skills.
• Work as part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
• Complete daily records and relevant documentation.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning and general household tasks.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

About The Role

SupportWorker - Forestry House, near Neath (Driver Essential)

Full UKDriving Licence ESSENTIAL

Full-time | 39 hours per week(days, evenings, nights, weekends, waking &sleep nights)

£13.45 - £13.75 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Sleep-ins paid at £57 per night

About theRole

We arerecruiting a Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive team atForestry House, a newly refurbished five-bedroom residential service set in arural location near Neath. The service has been recently updated to provide awarm, modern and comfortable environment for both the people we support and ourstaff.

The homesupports adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs,helping them to live fulfilling and independent lives. If you're a confidentdriver looking for a rewarding role near Neath, this could be the perfectopportunity.

KeyResponsibilities

As aSupport Worker, you will:

• Support adults with daily living to promote emotional, physical and social wellbeing
• Drive individuals to appointments, activities and community visits.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with the people you support
• Encourage independence and support the development of everyday life skills
• Work as part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality, person-centred support
• Complete daily records and relevant documentation
• Assist with cooking, cleaning and general household tasks

What We’reLooking For

ThisSupport Worker role is ideal for someone who is caring, reliable and confidentbehind the wheel. No previous experience is required - full training isprovided.

You musthave:

• A full UK driving licence (essential)
• Confidence driving as part of daily support duties
• A positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Flexibility to work a rota including waking nights and weekends
• A willingness to learn and develop while supporting individuals.

This roleinvolves regulated activity with adults and requires an Enhanced DBS withbarred list check.

What WeOffer

• Competitive pay of £13.45 - £13.75 per hour
• £55 per sleep-in
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £1,000
• Career progression opportunities
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Health plan available after probation

If you're adriver seeking a meaningful Support Worker role near Neath, where you can builda long-term career in a newly refurbished service and genuinely make adifference, we'd love to hear from you.