Support Worker

Support Worker | Graig Y Bedw – Pontraddulais, Swansea
Full Time – 39 hours per week
Rolling two-week rota | Includes waking & sleep-in nights
£13.45 - £13.75 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
Sleep-in rate: £57 per night

Make a Real Difference, Close to Home

Are you caring, patient, and looking for a role where every day truly matters?
At Priority Childcare , part of Orbis Education & Care , we provide person-centred support that helps people live fulfilling, meaningful lives — and we’re looking for Support Workers to join our welcoming team at Graig Y Bedw in Pontardulais, Swansea .

Graig Y Bedw is a warm, supportive home set in a peaceful community, supporting adults with a range of needs including learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism . Our focus is on creating a safe, nurturing environment where individuals can build confidence, develop life skills, and move towards greater independence.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can build genuine relationships and see the positive impact of your work every day, this could be the role for you.

Your Role as a Support Worker

No two days are the same, but your role will include:

• Supporting adults with their emotional, physical, and social wellbeing
• Building trusting, positive relationships so individuals feel safe and valued
• Encouraging independence and supporting the development of daily living skills
• Supporting activities at home and out in the community
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver personalised support plans
• Keeping accurate records of progress, activities, and any incidents
• Helping with everyday household tasks, including cooking and cleaning

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need previous care experience — just the right values and attitude. We’re looking for people who are:

• Caring, patient, and resilient
• Confident communicators with a positive, can-do approach
• Flexible to work a rota including days, evenings, weekends, and waking nights
• Hold a full UK driving licence (essential due to needs of our individuals)
• Willing to learn — full training is provided

Right to Work Requirement: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and, where applicable, hold a visa with at least 18 months remaining at the time of application. We cannot accept applications from Student Visa holders or candidates requiring sponsorship or sponsorship transfers. Successful candidates with a time-limited right to work will be employed on a fixed-term contract ending on their visa expiry date.

Please note: This role involves regulated activity with adults and requires an Enhanced DBS with barred list check .

What You’ll Get in Return

When you join Priority, you become part of a supportive organisation that genuinely invests in its people:

• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions & Salary Finance support
• Blue Light Card – discounts at over 15,000 retailers
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £1,000
• Funded QCF qualifications and clear career progression - 97% of our managers are promoted internally
• Health Shield Plan (after probation)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay (after 12 months’ service)
• Paid time off for cancer screening (JGHR Pledge signatory)

If you’re passionate about supporting others and want a career that’s rewarding, meaningful, and offers long-term development, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today! Once you've submitted your application, keep an eye on your inbox and mobile phone. Our AI Recruitment Assistant, Lily , will be in touch via email and text message to guide you through the next stage of the process and help you book your screening call at a time that suits you. Be sure to check your spam or junk folder just in case, and we look forward to speaking with you soon.

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