Female Support Worker – Pontardawe

REF: 306) Female Support Worker – Pontardawe (Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9) Contract: Permanent Location: Pontardawe, Swansea Hours per week: Full & part-time position available Working pattern: Monday to Sunday – Variable hours – Will include 1 sleep-in shift weekly – Minimum of 16 hours per week Pay per hour: £15.50 per hour (Weekdays and Weekends), £12.71 per hour (Sleep in Shifts), £23.25 per hour (Bank Holidays) Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 Please note – we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants) I am currently in residential college, planning to return home to live in the summer. I am looking for fun loving staff to support me six days a week. I wish to have motivated and experienced individuals to work alongside me, my family and rehabilitation team, to support and facilitate my independence. I respond well to support workers who are fun, engaging and able to build a trusting relationship while maintaining a calm and supportive approach I require support with all personal care, communication and mobility. I am a wheelchair user. My support team will work with me both at home and helping me engage in therapy appointments and social community-based activities. In addition, I would you to also support me to access my hydrotherapy pool. People say I have a bubbly personality, and I enjoy positive interactions with those around me. I also enjoy trips out to the local beaches as well as visiting cafes and shopping, having fun watching people dancing and people watching in general! A good sense of humour and a warm, encouraging manner will be important in helping me feel comfortable and confident. It is equally important that you can recognise when I need time and space to myself. You will need to read my cues, respecting my need for quiet, calming activities and environments when needed. You will be warm, patient, and reliable, have excellent communication skills and maintain a consistent and proactive approach, whilst being flexible, reliable and enthusiastic, and will encourage and support me to access all possible opportunities available. 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 have use of a car.
• Be willing to drive the family vehicle.
• Have experience of supporting a person with a brain injury.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Be willing to register with Social Care Wales. 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) (REF: 306) Female Support Worker – Pontardawe (Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9)
• 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