Support Worker - Neath Port Talbot

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

Job summary

A social care provider in Wales is seeking support workers to assist adults with learning disabilities in their daily lives. The role includes providing personal care, facilitating community access, and requires commitment to training and flexibility in work hours. Driving is essential for this role, and candidates will enjoy weekly pay along with various benefits including career progression and free training.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Flexible working

Free training

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience in the social care sector is preferred.
• Must complete an in-depth and interactive training course.
• Friendly and communicative to support individuals effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in daily living.
• Provide personal care when necessary.
• Facilitate access to community activities.

Skills

Experience in social care

Friendly and approachable

Communication skills

Driving

Job description

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

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, 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 the 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 receive 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 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, an internal payroll system with no umbrella companies and hidden costs/additional charges, a friendly, supportive office team 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.

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.

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