Support Worker - Bridgend

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A support care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities. The role involves delivering person-centered care, providing support in daily living, and facilitating community activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in social care and a driving license. Excellent training and career progression opportunities are offered, along with competitive pay.

Benefits

Career progression

Referral bonuses

Free training

Free DBS

Flexible working

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience in the social care sector is preferred but training is provided.
• Must be committed to completing training courses.
• Driving is essential for transporting individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in their own or shared homes.
• Provide personal care when necessary.
• Facilitate access to community activities and appointments.

Skills

Experience in social care sector

Friendly and approachable communication

Driving license

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: 14/11/2025

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, we 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.

Responsibilities

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

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 receive an enhanced rate of pay).

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience in the social care sector is preferred but you will be provided with an in‑depth, interactive training course prior to starting the role. You must be committed to completing this training and any further training that may be required. Being friendly and approachable to communicate with those you are caring for and your team is essential.

Driving is essential for this role, as the position requires transporting individuals to community activities and appointments.

Benefits & Perks

Weekly pay and an 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

How to Apply

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' or call us now with an up‑to‑date copy of your CV. If this job is not right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us and we can discuss what you are looking for in your next role.