Support Worker - Swansea in Swansea inSwansea PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

£12.21 per hour PERMANENT

Hays Specialist Recruitment rk9YWzILk

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Support Worker based in Clydach, Swansea supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental ill‑health to live more independently. You will assist with daily living tasks and personal care when required, enable access to community activities and appointments, and promote choice and independence. This is a full‑time, permanent daytime role (shifts 08:00–20:30) paying £12.21 per hour; driving is essential to transport people to activities and appointments. The post is delivered by Hays Specialist Recruitment and will suit compassionate carers — particularly women seeking meaningful, stable day work that fits around family life.

No prior social care experience is necessary: you’ll receive a structured induction with a buddy, ongoing training and support to gain qualifications. Benefits include weekly pay through an internal payroll (no umbrella fees), 24/7 on‑call office support, career progression, referral bonuses, free training and DBS checks, flexible working and holiday pay. This vacancy is advertised on jobsincare.com; to apply please click the 'Apply Now' button alongside this advert to submit an up‑to‑date CV.

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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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