Support Worker - Bridgend

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care service provider in Wales is seeking a Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities. The role involves providing personal care, supporting daily living, and helping individuals engage with the community. Candidates must be approachable and possess a valid driving license. Flexible shift patterns apply, and training will be provided.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Free training

Career progression

Referral bonuses

Flexible working

Holiday pay

Free DBS

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing training and further education.
• Ability to provide personal care when necessary.
• Experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in their homes.
• Provide personal care and assist with daily living.
• Help individuals access the community for activities.
• Operate on a flexible rota for shift work.

Skills

Experience in the social care sector

Friendly and approachable

Communication skills

Driving

Job description

£12.6 to £17.92 per hour, £12.60-17.92 Per Hour (depending on shift)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 03/12/2025

About this job

Your new company: You will become part of a company that is striving to provide high quality care that focuses on promoting independence and choice.

With multiple supported living settings across mid and south Wales, they provide adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to live in the community.

You will become part of a team of support workers that delivers person-centred care that allows individuals access to new opportunities.

Your new role: The role of support worker will consist of supporting adults with learning disabilities in their own or shared home.

You will be involved in the daily living of the individuals, providing personal care when necessary.

A large part of the role is providing individuals with access to the community to participate in leisure activities and appointments.

As a support worker, you have a real chance to have a positive impact on people's lives, promoting independence and improving standard of living.

Due to the nature of the care provided, you will be operating on a flexible rota that includes a mixture of short days, long days, sleep‑ins and wakeful nights (for which you received an enhanced rate of pay).

What you will need to succeed: Experience in the social care sector is preferred for this role, but you will be provided with an in‑depth and interactive training course prior to starting the role.

This will provide you with all of the tools and knowledge to be a top support worker.

You must be committed to completing this training and any further training that may be required.

Through this, you will be supported to gain qualifications and experience that will assist you in creating a career in social care.

It is important that you are friendly and approachable, making it easy to communicate with both those you are caring for and your team.

Due to the need for providing access to the community and transporting individuals, driving is essential for this role.

What you will get in return

• Weekly pay
• Internal payroll system with no umbrella companies and hidden costs/ additional charges
• A friendly, supportive office team is available 24/7 with our on‑call system.
• Career progression
• Referral bonuses
• Free training
• Free DBS
• Flexible working
• Holiday pay

What you need to do now: If you are currently working in the social care sector and are looking for a change or are brand new to the sector and looking to start your career, click 'apply now' to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or call us now.