Female Support Worker – Penarth

REF 320) Female Support Worker – Penarth (Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9) Contract: Permanent Location: Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan Hours: 12 Hours per week Working pattern: Weekdays / Two Shifts per week worked over approximately two days. Potential shift pattern: One shift will be from 13:00 pm to 19.30 pm. One other shift will be from 15:30 pm to 21:00 pm. Pay

• Weekdays: £14.42 per hour
• Bank Holidays: £21.63 per hour Closing date: FRIDAY 04 DECEMBER 2026 (Please note, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants) I am a 30-year-old female living at home in Penarth with my parents and brother. I have a mild learning disability and spinal injury. I am also registered as partially sighted. I currently receive support to attend a voluntary placement at the local library, aqua aerobics and visits to the gym. Independence is important to me so I would like to increase the support I have to help me become more independent at home. Your time spent with me will be varied, helping me at home to undertake some household tasks such as helping me with my laundry and to keep my area within the home tidy. I would also like you to help me learn to cook a variety of meals, from snacks to a full dinner. I can shower independently but require supervision to ensure I wash and dry my hair correctly. It is important that you are enthusiastic and fun as we will also spend some time going out, playing games and puzzles. You will need to be reliable, calm and patient and be able to apply a consistent approach. Occasionally I may require you to work additional hours. This role is subject to an 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 be willing to drive the client’s vehicle.
• Have a good understanding of the needs of a client with cognitive and physical difficulties.
• 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