Support Worker - Rhondda Cynon Taf in Aberdare inAberdare PUBLISHED MON 27 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker - Rhondda Cynon Taf Job details Posting date: 27 October 2025 Salary: £12.6 to £16.67 per hour Additional salary information: £12.60-16.67 Per Hour (shift dependent) Hours: Full time Closing date: 26 November 2025 Location: Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF44 7BB Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment Job type: Permanent Job reference: 4727355_1761562778 Apply for this job Summary Your new company: You will become part of a company that is striving to provide high quality care that focuses on promoting independence and choice. With multiple supported living settings across mid and south Wales, they provide adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to live in the community. You will become part of a team of support workers that delivers person-centred care that allows individuals access to new opportunities. Your new role: The role of support worker will consist of supporting adults with learning disabilities in their own or shared home. You will be involved in the daily living of the individuals, providing personal care when necessary. A large part of the role is providing individuals with access to the community to participate in leisure activities and appointments. As a support worker, you have a real chance to have a positive impact on people's lives, promoting independence and improving standard of living. Due to the nature of the care provided, you will be operating on a flexible rota that includes a mixture of short days, long days, sleep-ins and wakeful nights (for which you receive an enhanced rate of pay). What you will need to succeed: Experience in the social care sector is preferred for this role, but you will be provided with an in-depth and interactive training course prior to starting the role. This will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to be a top support worker. You must be committed to completing this training and any further training that may be required. Through this, you will be supported to gain qualifications and experience that will assist you in creating a career in social care. It is important that you are friendly and approachable, making it easy to communicate with both those you are caring for and your team. Due to the need for providing access to the community and transporting individuals, Driving is essential for this role. What you will get in return: Weekly pay An internal payroll system with no umbrella companies and hidden costs/ additional charges A friendly, supportive office team is available 24/7 with our on-call system. Career progression Referral bonuses Free training Free DBS Flexible working Holiday pay What you need to do now: If you are currently working in the social care sector and are looking for a change or are brand new to the sector and looking to start your career, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job is not right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us, and we can discuss what you are looking for in your next role! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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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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