REF: 269) Female Support Worker – Cardiff (Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Castelton, Cardiff
Hours per week: 27.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday to Sunday – Variable hours – will include 1 sleep shift weekly (included in 27.5 hours per week)
Pay per hour:
* £15.14 per hour
* Bank holidays – Double time.
Closing date: 24th March 2026 (Please note – we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants)
Our client is a 20 -year-old young lady with Cerebral Palsy who requires support to live independently within her own home. She has a cheeky, bubbly personality and enjoys positive interactions with those around her. She responds well to support workers who are fun, engaging and able to build a trusting relationship while maintaining a calm and supportive approach.
She attends Sense Day Centre Monday – Friday and engages in a multi-disciplinary approach in active brain rehabilitation. A key part of this role will be to follow care plans and programmes set by outside professionals in the client’s best interest. Our client particularly enjoys sensory experiences, listening to music, watching films and attending theatre where possible. The successful support worker will be encouraged to help her access these interests both at home and in the community, promoting enjoyment, engagement and independence through meaningful activities.
A good sense of humour and a warm, encouraging manner will be important in helping her feel comfortable and confident. While she enjoys interaction and shared activities, it is equally important that the support worker can recognise when she requires time and space to herself. The successful candidate should be able to read her cues, respect her need for downtime, and support her to access quiet, calming activities or environments when needed.
You will be warm, patient, and reliable, have excellent communication skills and maintain a consistent and proactive approach, whilst being flexible, reliable and enthusiastic, and will encourage and support our client to access all possible opportunities available to her.
This role is subject to an Enhanced level DBS check. Full induction and training will be provided.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
To join me as a Support Worker you will need to: –
* Be able to drive and have use of a car.
* Be willing to drive the family vehicle.
* Have experience of supporting a person with a brain injury.
* Enjoy working as part of a team.
* Be willing to register with Social Care Wales.
Also, Top Reasons to Apply: –
* Above the industry average for pay
* Mileage rate – 45p per mile
* Work directly for our client and not an agency (unlike most agency work you will spend quality time with your client which can make a real difference)
* Great opportunity for professional development
* Be part of an expert multi-disciplinary team
* Bespoke client induction and training
* Ongoing support and supervision from the dedicated Case Manager