Support Worker - Neath Port Talbot in Neath inNeath PUBLISHED MON 3 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
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Flexible rota (short/long days, sleep‑ins & wakeful nights) — fits family life; enhanced pay for nights.
Weekly pay via internal payroll — no umbrella fees or hidden charges, great for steady budgeting.
Free training, DBS and funded qualifications — start or develop a long-term care career.
Driving essential — ideal if you have a car; you'll escort clients to community activities locally.
24/7 friendly office support & on-call team — practical reassurance for lone shifts and emergencies.
Holiday pay and referral bonuses — extra financial perks and rewards for recommending others.
Become a valued support worker in Neath Port Talbot, helping adults with learning disabilities live independently in their own or shared homes. You’ll provide day-to-day support including personal care when needed, transporting people to appointments and community activities, and enabling access to leisure opportunities. The role operates on a flexible rota of short and long days, sleep‑ins and wakeful nights (paid at enhanced rates), is full time and requires driving. Pay is shift dependent at £12.60–£17.92 per hour and the work is delivered across supported living settings in mid and south Wales through a team committed to person‑centred care.
This role suits caring, dependable people — particularly women wanting meaningful, community‑based work with practical progression. No prior experience is essential: you’ll receive an in‑depth interactive training programme, support to gain qualifications and a pathway to build a career in social care. Benefits include weekly pay via an internal payroll (no umbrella fees), free DBS, free training, referral bonuses, holiday pay, flexible working and a friendly 24/7 on‑call office. This vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com — to apply, please click the “Apply Now” button alongside this advert to submit your CV.
This role suits caring, dependable people — particularly women wanting meaningful, community‑based work with practical progression. No prior experience is essential: you’ll receive an in‑depth interactive training programme, support to gain qualifications and a pathway to build a career in social care. Benefits include weekly pay via an internal payroll (no umbrella fees), free DBS, free training, referral bonuses, holiday pay, flexible working and a friendly 24/7 on‑call office. This vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com — to apply, please click the “Apply Now” button alongside this advert to submit your CV.
Flexible rota (short/long days, sleep‑ins & wakeful nights) — fits family life; enhanced pay for nights.
Weekly pay via internal payroll — no umbrella fees or hidden charges, great for steady budgeting.
Free training, DBS and funded qualifications — start or develop a long-term care career.
Driving essential — ideal if you have a car; you'll escort clients to community activities locally.
24/7 friendly office support & on-call team — practical reassurance for lone shifts and emergencies.
Holiday pay and referral bonuses — extra financial perks and rewards for recommending others.
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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Flexible rota (short/long days, sleep‑ins & wakeful nights) — fits family life; enhanced pay for nights.; Weekly pay via internal payroll — no umbrella fees or hidden charges, great for steady budgeting.; Free training, DBS and funded qualifications — start or develop a long-term care career.; Driving essential — ideal if you have a car; you'll escort clients to community activities locally.; 24/7 friendly office support & on-call team — practical reassurance for lone shifts and emergencies.; Holiday pay and referral bonuses — extra financial perks and rewards for recommending others.
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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