Support Worker – Pontardulais, Swansea

(REF: 299) Support Worker – Pontardulais, Swansea

Contract: Permanent

Location: Pontardulais, Swansea

Hours: 16 hours per week

Working pattern: 2 x Day Shifts 8-hour shift (12pm to 8pm)

Pay per hour: £15.50 per hour (Day Shift - 12pm to 8pm)

Closing date: Thursday 03rd September 2026

(Please note – we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants)

I’m a young man with cerebral palsy and Epilepsy. I have my own adapted property in Pontardulais where I live with my family. I am a wheelchair user and hoisted for all transfers. I enjoy the company of others and people say I have a cheeky grin!

I like spending time in my garden, using my hydro pool and going to the ski centre in Pembrey. I also have a season ticket for my favourite team, Swansea. I have not been to watch them for a while, but I would like to do this with your support. I would also like your support to use my hydrotherapy pool on a regular basis

I have complex physical difficulties. I’m unable to communicate verbally but have developed ways of getting my needs met. I would like my support workers to be warm, patient and reliable, to encourage and support me to access all opportunities and help me to maximise my quality of life. You will play a key part in helping ensure my care and health needs are met whilst helping to develop my day-to-day activities.

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 able to drive the family vehicle
• Be willing to transport me in your own vehicle
• Have experience of supporting a person with a birth injury such as cerebral palsy
• Enjoy working as part of a team

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