Support Worker - Female

Find Apprenticeships; Wales; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Wales is seeking Female Support Workers to join the dynamic team at Bryn Y Wawr. You will provide essential care, promote independence, and support individuals with learning disabilities. The role offers significant training, flexible shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package including a joining bonus and opportunities for further learning.

Benefits

Free Meal during shifts

Paid breaks

Free parking onsite

Expert supervision & support

Enhanced maternity

Free Health Cash plan

Free life assurance cover

Discounted gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Fully Paid Training and Induction

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment and passion to improving an individual's life.
• No previous care experience required as full training given.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care, ensuring dignity and respect.
• Support with personal care, hygiene, and daily living activities.
• Administer medication (after training) and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Encourage participation in social and community activities.

Skills

Positive Attitude and Caring Approach

Strong Communication Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

We are now offering a Joining bonus £1000 for new starters, payable on successful passing of probation.

There is also a refer a friend bonus for current staff £500 payable on successful passing of probation.

Are you looking to make a real difference and work in a supportive and dynamic team?

We are looking for Female Support Workers to join us at Bryn Y Wawr, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire.

Bryn Y Wawr is a specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge and with associated complex needs. We provide specialist care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.

About the Role:

Working in a 24-hour 7 days a week service. Work shifts including days, nights, and weekends as part of a dedicated team.

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care, ensuring dignity and respect
• Support with personal care, hygiene, and daily living activities
• Assist with meal preparation and encourage a nutritious diet
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment
• Promote independence by supporting life skills such as budgeting and self-care
• Encourage participation in social and community activities
• Follow care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support guidelines
• Administer medication (after training) and ensure health and safety compliance
• Maintain accurate records and participate in handovers
• Work shifts including days, nights, and weekends as part of a dedicated team

What you will need:

• Positive Attitude and Caring Approach
• A genuine commitment and passion to improving an individual's life
• Strong Communication Skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• No previous care experience required as full training given

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

Refer a friend bonus for current staff £500 payable on successful passing of probation.

• Free Meal during shifts
• Paid breaks
• Free parking onsite
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision & support
• Enhanced maternity
• Free Health Cash plan
• 24-hour free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Pension scheme
• Free DBS
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card, Reward Gateway
• Fully Paid Training and Induction, 28 Days Paid Annual Leave, Paid breaks
• Contributory pension scheme

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the 'apply now' link below.