Weekend Support Worker

Orbis Education & Care Ltd; Brecon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization in social care seeks a compassionate Support Worker for Ty Bronllys Residential Home in Brecon. The role involves building trusting relationships, assisting with daily routines, and supporting independence through engaging activities. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and be adaptable in a dynamic environment. With opportunities for career progression and ongoing training, this position offers a supportive workplace that values individual contributions.

Benefits

Funded qualifications

Health plan after probation

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to national discounts

Qualifications

• Genuinely caring about others and patient.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to learn and receive training.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with individuals supported.
• Help with daily routines and personal care.
• Support independence through activities and outings.
• Record keeping and care notes.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication skills

Flexible

Basic IT skills

Job description

About the Role

Support Worker at Ty Bronllys Residential Home in Brecon, Brecon Beacons National Park.

• Pay: £12.60–£12.80 per hour (depending on experience) – weekdays only
• Work includes outdoor activities such as countryside walks, castle visits, café trips, and local adventures.

Daily Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with the individuals you support.
• Help with daily routines, personal care, and developing life‑skills.
• Support independence through activities, outings, and community involvement.
• Celebrate progress – big and small, every step of the way.
• Provide engaging experiences such as train rides, trampoline parks, and local trips.
• Work closely with your team to provide consistent, person‑centred care.
• Record keeping and care notes.
• Meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Create a warm, welcoming, home‑like environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Compassionate, patient, and genuinely caring about others.
• Excellent communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to learn, receive training, and develop professionally.
• Basic IT skills.
• Flexible shifts, including weekends and occasional nights.

Benefits and Development

• Clear career progression – 97% of managers progressed internally.
• Funded qualifications and ongoing training.
• Health plan (after probation).
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Earn up to £1,000.
• Blue Light Card.
• Access to national discounts.
• Supportive, values‑led organisation where your voice matters.

Important information: This role involves regulated activity with children and requires an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

Orbis Education and Care is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace for everyone.