Support worker in Briton Ferry

Join a charity that puts people before profit. Our staff say about working for us: "I feel valued within my service and team, and it has had a positive impact on my confidence and motivation."

36 hours per week, Day shifts - 8am - 8pm, £13.45 per hour, Female only position. A Full UK Driving licence is required for this support worker role.

Who this position suits:

• This role is for anyone who wants to make a real difference, whatever your age, background, or gender (unless the role is gender specific).
• You don't need to have worked in care before; if you're kind, patient, and willing to learn, we'll support you every step of the way.
• It could suit someone who's helped others in customer service, childcare, hospitality, teaching, or volunteering, or someone simply looking for a more meaningful job.
• If you're the type of person who enjoys listening, lending a hand, and helping others live life to the fullest, you'll fit right in here.

Be someone's everyday hero! Join Walsingham Support, a national charity that doesn't make money for shareholders; every penny goes back into supporting people and our incredible staff. As a Support Worker, you'll help amazing adults with learning disabilities live life their way. No experience? No problem; we'll give you all the training and support you need to grow.

Why you will love being a Support Worker:

• Jobs like this don't come along every day. You'll be part of a team helping people live their best lives.
• This isn't a boring job; you'll be changing lives with care, supporting day-to-day living and joining in with activities like bowling, swimming, walks, and community outings.
• You don't need prior experience to join as a Support Worker. We provide all the training you'll need, along with ongoing support to help you build a career in care.

Benefits of being a Support Worker with Walsingham Support:

• Favourable working hours, with part-time and bank Support Worker roles available.
• 28 days holiday (rising to 38 with service).
• Double pay for bank holidays.
• Paid Enhanced DBS.
• Pension contributions and life assurance (3x salary).
• Funded qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme and bereavement helpline.
• Walsingham Rewards Scheme and Blue Light Card discounts.
• Long service awards and a £250 recommend-a-friend bonus.
• £60 per night "sleep in" bonus available in some locations.

What a Support Worker does:

• Support people with personal care, cooking, and household tasks.
• Provide companionship, encouragement, and emotional support.
• Help people build independence, friendships, and new skills.
• Join in with activities, hobbies, and community events.

Why work with Walsingham Support?

Walsingham Support is a national charity, not a business. We don't make money for shareholders; everything we do is reinvested into supporting the people we care for and the staff who make it happen. Since 1986, every Support Worker at Walsingham Support has played a vital role in enhancing the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Our world is built on doing good, being the best place to work, and always putting people first.

We believe in an accessible and fair recruitment process. That's why you'll receive interview questions in advance, so you feel confident and ready to shine.

If you're ready to join as a Support Worker with Walsingham and want a role that's rewarding, varied, and truly meaningful, apply today.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Our first step once you have applied is a brief values evaluation. It highlights the qualities that matter in our work and helps both of us see whether the role is a good fit.

We are excited to recruit compassionate, reliable and person-centred Support Workers to join a brand-new support package for a female individual living in her own home. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by providing dedicated 1:1 support to a woman with autism and anxiety. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping her maintain a structured, stable environment that promotes her wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

About the Role: The individual thrives on routine and predictability, and consistency is essential to her support. Changes to established routines can be a significant trigger for anxiety, so we are looking for someone who is patient, dependable and able to provide calm, consistent support.

You will be working on a 1:1 basis, supporting the individual to manage daily routines, access activities, maintain her home environment and achieve her personal goals while promoting choice and independence.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing high-quality, person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
• Maintaining established routines and supporting a structured daily schedule.
• Building a trusting and positive relationship with the individual and family members.
• Supporting with daily living tasks and community activities.
• Promoting independence, wellbeing and emotional reassurance.
• Working professionally and collaboratively with family members and other professionals involved in the individual's support.

Shift Patterns: A variety of day shifts are available, including: 08:00 - 20:00, 08:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 20:00. This female support worker role involves lone working as the individual receives dedicated 1:1 support within her own home.

What We're Looking For:

• A calm, patient and reliable approach.
• An understanding of the importance of routines and consistency.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work independently and confidently during lone-working shifts.
• A professional approach when working alongside involved family members.
• Experience supporting people with autism is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

If you are passionate about delivering person-centred support and helping someone live the life they choose, we'd love to hear from you.

Read what our staff team say about working for Walsingham Support. We collected some comments from our support workers from our 3 month and 6 month pulse surveys. Here is what they said:

• "...I feel motivated, valued and committed to providing high-quality care..."
• "...every voice is valued and my manager is always accessible when I need to speak up or contribute..."
• "...I feel supported when it comes to developing professionally..."
• "...the onboarding played a pivotal role in helping me understand and appreciate my role..."
• "...I feel supported in my development and genuinely feel good working as a Walsingham Support Worker..."
• "...I feel very confident because I've had the right training and work with a team that's always ready to help..."
• "...my manager trusts me, believes in my work and supports my professional development..."
• "...I feel more confident and motivated to learn, grow and contribute to the quality of the organisation..."

Come and work at Walsingham Support - we value our teams.