Overview
Job Title: Support Worker – Female (Full UK Driving Licence Required)
Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week
Salary: £12.60 per hour / £26,280 annually
Vacancy Location: Powys - Bronllys & Llyswen
About Perthyn
Perthyn provides person-centred support to people with learning disabilities across Wales and England, guided by values of Integrity, Empowerment, Innovation, Accountability, Inclusivity, Belonging, Accomplishment, and Resilience.
About the Role
We’re looking for four compassionate and enthusiastic female Support Workers to join our team in Powys. You’ll be supporting people across three homes, two located in Llyswen and one in Bronllys. Each home has its own character, shaped by the residents, and you will empower individuals to live fulfilling lives, promote independence, and support them to engage in their communities.
Responsibilities
Support people with a variety of interests, routines, and health needs. Home-specific responsibilities include:
* Bronllys: Support people who enjoy sensory activities, themed events, music, and community outings; help plan and participate in activities like BBQs, reflexology, and theatre trips; provide support with epilepsy, communication strategies, and trauma-informed care; shifts include early mornings, evenings, and waking nights.
* Llyswen (first home): Support three women with complex health needs; engage in arts & crafts, cooking, swimming, and sensory activities; promote independence through active support and community involvement; shifts run from 7am to 11pm with sleep-ins.
* Llyswen (second home): Support two individuals who love gardening, cooking, and running a Friday disco; help with community activities like woodwork, market stalls, and horse racing; provide support with hearing impairments and communication needs; shifts include day and evening hours with sleep-ins.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a female Support Worker who is compassionate, adaptable, and ready to make a real difference. Requirements include:
* A full UK manual driving licence — essential for supporting across different locations
* A passion for person-centred care — putting the people we support at the heart of everything you do
* Flexibility to work across various homes and shift patterns — including evenings and weekends
* Willingness to support with personal care, manual handling, and health-related needs
* Experience is a bonus, but not essential — training provided
* Enthusiastic, resilient, and a great communicator — positive team contributor
Your Rewards at Perthyn
Joining Perthyn means becoming part of a supportive, inclusive team where wellbeing and development matter. Benefits include:
* Competitive salary — plus a generous sleep-in allowance
* Comprehensive, person-centred training
* Career development opportunities — support to achieve QCF Level 2
* Fully funded DBS check
* Support for Social Care Wales registration — fee reimbursement
* Inclusive work environment
* Access to employee wellbeing programmes
The Next Steps
If you want to make a real difference, we’ll support you with training, mentoring, and a welcoming team. Apply today via our Careers Site by clicking the button below, or contact us to learn more about the homes or the people we support.
DBS Disclaimer — All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safer recruitment and equal opportunities.
Important Information — Due to the nature of the support required in these homes, this role is open to female applicants only. This is in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, which permits gender as a genuine occupational requirement.
To view or download the Job Description & Person Specification, please view the document on the Careers Site.
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