Support Worker – Aberdare

Orange Recruitment; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 10,387,000 - 13,776,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

Induction and training

Job summary

Orange Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Aberdare. This permanent role requires 10 hours per week, specifically Tuesday 10am–3pm and one other weekday, with annual DBS clearance and induction training provided.

The client needs assistance to attend a day centre, access local facilities, and manage weekly planning including shopping and admin tasks. You will work closely with a small multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate, proactive support in the community while

Qualifications

• Experience with someone who has sustained a brain injury.
• Warm, chatty, patient and reliable; enjoys team work.
• Excellent communication skills and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support on Tuesdays at a day centre and help access local activities.
• Assist with home admin tasks like planning, shopping lists and appointments.
• Provide weekly planning support and attend sessions with client.

Skills

Driving

Car access

Teamwork

Brain injury experience

Communication skills

Job description

(REF: 297) Support Worker – Aberdare

Contract: Permanent

Location: Aberdare

Hours per week: 10 hours

Working Pattern: Tuesday (10am – 3pm) and one other weekday (10am – 3pm)

Pay per hour: £14.50

Closing date: Friday 18th September 2026 (Please note – we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants)

I am a woman in my mid 20’s, who has some residual cognitive and emotional difficulties following a brain injury some years ago. I am a family orientated person and live in my own home with my partner. I would like support to attend a day centre every Tuesday and support to access facilities in my local area, such as shopping, going out for coffee/lunch, attending local volunteering and exploring other activities in my local community.

I need assistance with some home admin, e.g. planning for the week and making shopping lists, making routine appointments, along with support to help me to attend these sessions.

You will need to have experience of working with with someone who has sustained a brain injury, be warm, chatty, patient and reliable and enjoy working as part of a small team. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain a consistent and proactive approach.

This role is subject to an Enhanced level DBS check.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

To join me as a Support Worker you will need to: –

• Be able to drive.
• Have use of a car.
• Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Also, Top Reasons to Apply:

• Above the industry average for pay
• Mileage rate – 45p per mile
• Work directly for our client and not an agency (unlike most agency work you will spend quality time with your client which can make a real difference)
• Great opportunity for professional development
• Be part of a small team
• Bespoke client induction and training
• Ongoing support and supervision from the dedicated Case Manager
• A full induction and training will be provided.