Support Worker

Orbis Education & Care; Swansea; Presencial; GBP 19.000 - 20.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend

Funded QCF qualifications

Career progression

Health Shield Plan

Maternity/Paternity pay

Paid time off for cancer screening

Descripción de la vacante

Priority Childcare, part of Orbis Education & Care, is recruiting a Support Worker to join the Graig Y Bedw team in Pontardulais, Swansea. We offer full-time hours (39 per week) with a rolling two-week rota, including waking and sleep-in nights.

Salary ranges from £13.45 to £13.75 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. Graig Y Bedw supports adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism in a warm home setting.

Formación

• No care experience required; the right values and attitude are essential.
• Hold a full UK driving licence (essential).
• Willing to learn; full training is provided.

Responsabilidades

• Support adults with emotional, physical, and social wellbeing.
• Build trusting relationships so individuals feel safe and valued.
• Encourage independence and daily living skills.
• Support activities at home and in the community.
• Deliver personalised support plans with colleagues.
• Keep accurate records of progress, activities, and incidents.
• Assist with everyday household tasks including cooking and cleaning.

Conocimientos

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend

QCF qualifications

Career progression

Driving licence

Training provided

Descripción del empleo

Support Worker | Graig Y Bedw - Pontraddulais, Swansea

Full Time - 39 hours per week

Rolling two-week rota | Includes waking & sleep-in nights

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

Sleep-in rate: £57 per night

Make a Real Difference, Close to Home

Are you caring, patient, and looking for a role where every day truly matters? At Priority Childcare, part of Orbis Education & Care, we provide person-centred support that helps people live fulfilling, meaningful lives - and we're looking for Support Workers to join our welcoming team at Graig Y Bedw in Pontardulais, Swansea.

Graig Y Bedw is a warm, supportive home set in a peaceful community, supporting adults with a range of needs including learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism. Our focus is on creating a safe, nurturing environment where individuals can build confidence, develop life skills, and move towards greater independence.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can build genuine relationships and see the positive impact of your work every day, this could be the role for you.

Your Role as a Support Worker

No two days are the same, but your role will include:

• Supporting adults with their emotional, physical, and social wellbeing
• Building trusting, positive relationships so individuals feel safe and valued
• Encouraging independence and supporting the development of daily living skills
• Supporting activities at home and out in the community
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver personalised support plans
• Keeping accurate records of progress, activities, and any incidents
• Helping with everyday household tasks, including cooking and cleaning

What We’re Looking For

You don't need previous care experience - just the right values and attitude. We're looking for people who are:

• Caring, patient, and resilient
• Confident communicators with a positive, can-do approach
• Flexible to work a rota including days, evenings, weekends, and waking nights
• Hold a full UK driving licence (essential due to needs of our individuals)
• Willing to learn - full training is provided

Right to Work Requirement

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and, where applicable, hold a visa with at least 18 months remaining at the time of application. We cannot accept applications from Student Visa holders or candidates requiring sponsorship or sponsorship transfers. Successful candidates with a time-limited right to work will be employed on a fixed-term contract ending on their visa expiry date.

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

What You’ll Get in Return

When you join Priority, you become part of a supportive organisation that genuinely invests in its people:

• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions & Salary Finance support
• Blue Light Card - discounts at over 15,000 retailers
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £1,000
• Funded QCF qualifications and clear career progression - 97% of our managers are promoted internally
• Health Shield Plan (after probation)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay (after 12 months' service)
• Paid time off for cancer screening (JGHR Pledge signatory)

If you're passionate about supporting others and want a career that’s rewarding, meaningful, and offers long-term development, we'd love to hear from you.

Diversity and Inclusion

Priority Childcare, part of Orbis Education & Care, celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves.

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