Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Wellbeing Champions

Salary Finance Support

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend bonus

QCF funding

Internal progression

Health Shield Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity

JGHR Pledge

Job summary

Orbis Education and Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Coed Parc House, Port Talbot. The role covers daily living support, personal care, and meaningful activities for adults with autism, in a modern service with self-contained apartments. Shifts include day and waking night schedules, offering flexibility.

No prior experience is required; training will be provided. A driver is essential for transporting individuals during activities. DBS with barred list check is part of the role.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; right attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living, personal care and meaningful activities.
• Build strong, positive relationships to help individuals grow in confidence.
• Promote independence and help individuals make their own choices.
• Work collaboratively with families and other professionals.

Skills

Driver

Great communicator

Good listener

Job description

£13.45 to £13.75 per hour Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Support Worker – Port Talbot, £13.45 to £13.75 per hour | Full Time (40.25 hrs)

Make a Difference Every Day at Coed Parc House!

Are you caring, reliable, and looking for a role where your worktruly matters? JoinOrbis Education and Careas a Support Worker and help individuals with autism lead meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives.

“A very rewarding job — not one day is the same. You can progress from Support Worker to Keyworker. It’s a fulfilling role that makes you feel you’ve truly made a difference.” —Support Worker at Coed Parc

AtCoed Parc Housein Cwmavon (near Port Talbot), you’ll be part of a warm, supportive team working in a modern service where every individual has their own self-contained apartment designed around their needs. This is your chance to be part of something special.

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Support individuals with daily living, personal care, and meaningful activities.
• Build strong, positive relationships that help individuals grow in confidence.
• Promote independence and encourage people to make their own choices.
• Work collaboratively with families and other professionals.

Bothdayandwaking nightshifts are available, giving you flexibility to balance work and home life.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need experience — just the right attitude. We can teach you the rest.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Kind, patient, and compassionate.
• A great communicator and a good listener.
• Resilient and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Flexible to work a mix of shifts, including some weekends.
• A driver - essential part of the role where you will take the individuals out on activities.

If you’re someone who wants to help others live safe, happy, independent lives, you’ll fit right in.

Please note:

This role involves regulated activity with adults and requires an Enhanced DBS with barred list check.

Why Join Orbis?

We prioritise your development, your wellbeing, and your future.

• 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.

We Welcome Everyone

Orbis Education and Care is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

We also take your privacy seriously. By applying, you agree that the personal data you provide will be processed in line with our Applicant Privacy Notice. Full details can be found here:
https://orbis-group.co.uk/applicant-privacy

£13.45 to £13.75 per hour Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

£13.45 to £13.75 per hour dependent on qualifications and experience