Support Worker

Orbis Education and Care; Pen-y-bont; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Wellbeing Champions

Salary Finance Support

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend bonus

Career progression

Health Shield Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Pledge for cancer screening

Job summary

Priority, part of Orbis Education & Care, is hiring a Support Worker for a four-bedroom home near Bridgend. The role runs a rolling two-week rota with wake and sleep nights in a warm, supportive environment for adults with diverse needs.

You’ll contribute to daily living tasks, build trusting relationships, and help individuals grow independence through tailored support. Full training is provided; DBS checks are required.

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.
• Willingness to learn — full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with daily needs to promote wellbeing.
• Build trusting relationships so each person feels safe and understood.
• Encourage independence and develop essential life skills.
• Support activities at home, education programmes or in the community.
• Tailor support to individual needs in a team setting.
• Maintain accurate records of progress and incidents.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning and meal preparation.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Flexibility

Driving Licence

Job description

Full time – 39 hours per week

Rolling two-week rota | Includes wake and sleep nights

Sleep nights - £57 flat rate

Make a Difference Every Day! Do you have the passion to help others live happy, fulfilled lives?

About The Role

Support Worker | Bridgend

Full time – 39 hours per week

Rolling two-week rota | Includes wake and sleep nights

£13.45 - £13.75 (depending On Qualifications And Experience)

Sleep nights - £57 flat rate

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

• 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

• 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

• 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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