Support Worker - Bridgend

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated support service in Bridgend is seeking a Support Worker to help individuals with learning disabilities lead enriching lives. The role includes actively supporting clients in their choices, providing personal care, and helping with daily responsibilities. Full training is available, and strong communication skills and a full driving license are essential. The position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Health and Wellbeing programme

Company pension

Refer a Friend - Referral Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training is provided.
• Ability to speak on behalf of others and to professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in making their own choices and goals.
• Empower people to participate in structured activities.
• Help with personal care and practical responsibilities.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to support personal care

Good written skills

Full driving license

Job description

As a Support Worker in Bridgend, you’ll help make the everyday remarkable for the people we support.

We are dedicated to supporting those with learning disabilities to live a fulfilled and enriched life in the community. As a Support Worker, you can play a vital role in this.

Role: Support Worker

Location: Bridgend

Hours:

We have full-time hours (maximum 40 hours per week). Please speak to us about the hours you are looking to do. Your shift pattern could include weekends and sleep-ins.

Salary:

£12.74 per hour, sleep-in shifts at £60 per night, and travel expenses paid at 45p per mile.

Contract:

Permanent

Interviews:

We are looking to interview as soon as possible, so we encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.

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What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you’ll actively support individuals in making their own choices and setting their own goals — whether it’s everyday decisions like what to wear, eat, or do, or bigger decisions such as where to live, how to manage finances, or holiday plans.

As a trusted Support Worker, you'll empower people to follow through on these choices, including participating in structured activities that build confidence and develop new skills. You’ll also offer practical support to help them meet responsibilities like paying bills, maintaining their homes, being good neighbours, and staying connected with friends and family.

Your goal is to make every day remarkable by enhancing well-being and focusing on small, meaningful moments that bring joy and purpose. This person-centred support makes the role rewarding and fun for the right person.

Who we are looking for:

No experience required as full training is provided. We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have patience and empathy
• Can support a person with their intimate personal care with respect and dignity
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Are able to speak on behalf of others and to professionals
• Have good written skills and the ability to record events with empathy and meaning
• Have a full driving licence — essential for transporting individuals to appointments and activities

Our Benefits:

• Excellent training and development opportunities to achieve qualifications
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service, with options to buy and sell leave
• Benevolent Fund, confidential financial wellbeing resource
• Health and Wellbeing programme with 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme access
• Refer a Friend - Referral Programme
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits and discount platform
• Eligibility for Blue Light discount card
• And much more…

About Us:

Our mission is to build a better future by focusing on people with learning disabilities and their families. We aim to be a great support provider for the individuals, families, employees, partners, funders, and communities we serve. We’re a Cooperative, putting people at the heart of our decision-making and support.

Our Values:

We’ve made a promise to those we support, committing to:

• Honesty
• Trust
• Kindness
• Respect
• Wellbeing