Support Worker – Cardigan

Orange Recruitment; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above industry pay

Mileage 45p per mile

Direct client work

Professional development

Multidisciplinary team

Bespoke induction and training

Ongoing support and supervision

Job summary

Orange Recruitment is seeking a Support Worker in Cardigan to join an established care team supporting a wheelchair user with an acquired brain injury who lives independently. The role offers permanent, full-time hours with weekday, evening, weekend schedules and sleep shifts, paid at £18 per hour.

Driving is essential, and you will transport the client using their vehicle. You will contribute to daily living and community activities while promoting independence.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive and have use of a car (driving is essential).
• Willing to transport the client using the client’s vehicle.
• Desirable: experience supporting someone with a brain injury.
• Enjoys working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care as part of the role.
• Support daily living activities and community access.
• Work within an established care team including therapists and case managers.

Skills

Driving

Job description

(REF: 307) Support Worker – Cardigan

Contract: Permanent

Location: Cardigan

Hours per week:

• Various hours available.
• To be discussed in interview.

Working pattern: Weekday/Evenings/Weekend/Sleep. Waking Nights

Pay per hour:

• Weekday = £18 per hour
• Weekends/Bank Holidays = £18 per hour
• Sleep shifts = £18 per hour

Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2026 (Please note – we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants)

I am 47 years old and live independently in my own home in Cardigan. I have an acquired brain injury, and I am a wheelchair user. I have an established team of carers who support me with my daily life and with accessing the community. I enjoy getting out and about and like being driven to different places of interest. My main hobbies are fishing, photography and gardening, and I value being supported to continue with the things that matter to me.

I am looking for people who are calm, patient, reliable and consistent. I appreciate staff who take the time to get to know me, have a good sense of humour, and can encourage and motivate me without putting pressure on me. It is important that I am involved in decisions, that my choices are respected, and that I am supported to maintain as much independence as possible.

You will be joining my established care team and working alongside the professionals involved in my rehabilitation, including my Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Neuropsychologist. I am looking for someone who can become a positive, consistent part of my team and support me to enjoy my interests and maintain a good quality of life.

Assistance with personal care will be required as part of the role. This role is subject to and enhanced level DBS check. Full induction and training will be provided.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

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

• Be able to drive and have use of a car.
• Willing to transport the client using the client’s vehicle.

DESIRABLE INFORMATION

• Has experience supporting an individual with a brain injury.
• 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 an expert multi-disciplinary team.
• Bespoke client induction and training.
• Ongoing support and supervision from the dedicated Case Manager.