Support Worker in Swansea inSwansea PUBLISHED TUE 28 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.6 to £12.8 per hour
PERMANENT
Orbis Education & Care Ltd r397D9ei4
Job description
Support Worker Job details Posting date: 28 October 2025 Salary: £12.6 to £12.8 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 27 November 2025 Location: Swansea, Wales, SA4 3AB Company: Orbis Education & Care Ltd Job type: Permanent Job reference: 583Apply for this job Summary About The Role Support Worker – Swansea – Full time – 39 hours a week plus sleep-ins - £12.60 to £12.80 per hour (Plus £55 per sleep in) Depending on qualifications and experience. (Driver essential). Discover the extraordinary role of making a difference in the lives of children in our care. At our welcoming home in Tegfan, we invite individuals with a nurturing spirit and exceptional patience to join our team. We’re a leading organisation dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to young people who have had childhood trauma, are struggling with mental health or both. If you possess a compassionate nature and find fulfilment in empowering remarkable children through nurturing, caring, motivating, and encouraging their decision-making, then this role is tailor-made for you. A day in the life of a Support Worker at Tegfan includes: - Ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met through a supportive and caring environment. - Being a positive role model. - Promoting independence by supporting a range of social, school and work-based activities. - Working together to ensure support is tailored to meet individual needs. - Keeping accurate records of all activities, progress, and incidents should they arise. - General housekeeping duties, including meal preparation. You’ll need: - A can-do attitude, resilient nature. - Previous care experience preferred but not essential. - To hold a current valid driver’s license. - Compassion and empathy. - Good communication both verbal and written. - Flexibility around shift times. - To be reliable, punctual and trustworthy. Please note: This job role involves regulated activity with children and requires an enhanced DBS with barred list check. Here's a glimpse into some of the amazing benefits you can expect: - Eligibility for a “Blue Light Card” for additional discounts at a range of retailers. - ‘Refer a friend’ scheme – earn up to £1000 per successful permanent referral. - Join us for clear career progression and valuable qualifications - 97% of our managers progressed internally. - Health Plan – after probation. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives, take the first step by clicking 'Apply' today! Priority Childcare is part of Orbis Education and Care we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. Priority Childcare is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. By applying, you understand that the personal data collected about you as part of our application and registration process will be used in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. Full details on how we collect and process your data, and your rights can be viewed here: https://jobsincare.com/job/jdwpToAYRJWm PRISW
Not sure?
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.
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.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
Benefits are provided by the employer and will be confirmed during your application.
Is it a match?
A quick tap lets us tune future job matches for you
Location
Salary & benefits
Role duties
Working pattern
More information related to this job opportunity, from jobsincare:
Useful skills for a Support Worker:
Click to view
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.
inSwansea
51.62144088745117 -3.94364595413208 Swansea, United Kingdom 
Locations
are approximate.
This image is not representative.
Learn more
Scan with your phone to return to this page later.