Support Worker

Support Worker / Carer

Rhondda, Rhondda Cynon Taf

£13.50 Per hour

Permanent, Full time

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Job description

Support Worker

📍 Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)

💰 Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour

⏰ Hours: 16 - 37.5 hours per week (Full-time & Part-time Available)

📄 Contract: Permanent

Make a Difference Every Day with Drive

***Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this role.***

At Drive, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full, independent, and meaningful life. As a values-led health and social care organisation, we support people with disabilities to achieve their goals, develop independence, and be active members of their communities.

Everything we do is guided by our core values:

✅ Dignity

✅ Respect

✅ Inclusion

✅ Vision

✅ Empowerment

We are currently looking for compassionate, motivated, and reliable Support Workers to join our dedicated teams across RCT.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support to individuals, helping them to live as independently as possible while promoting choice, equality, and inclusion.

No two days are the same. You could be supporting someone to develop life skills, attend appointments, access community activities, manage their home, or achieve personal goals.

You will work a flexible rota which may include:

• Days and evenings
• Weekends
• Public holidays
• Waking nights
• Sleep-in shifts

What We Offer

⭐ £13.50 per hour

⭐ £65.68 per sleep-in shift

⭐ Waking nights paid at time and a third

⭐ 45p per mile mileage allowance

⭐ Free Enhanced DBS check (Adults' Barred List)

⭐ Paid Social Care Wales registration

⭐ Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

⭐ Fully funded qualifications and career development opportunities

⭐ Company pension scheme

⭐ Employee referral programme:

• £100 voucher when your referral starts
• £200 voucher when your referral successfully completes probation

Additional benefits include:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Employee discounts
• Sick pay
• Free parking and on-site parking

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Support individuals to increase their independence and confidence
• Assist with daily living activities and personal development
• Encourage and promote community inclusion
• Follow care plans and risk assessments
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Work in line with Drive's policies, procedures, and values
• Travel between locations as required

Essential Requirements

✔ Aged 18 years or over

✔ Full UK manual driving licence

✔ Access to your own vehicle

✔ Business insurance for your vehicle

✔ Right to work in the UK

✔ Willingness to register with Social Care Wales

✔ Willingness to work towards (or already hold) a Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification

Pre-Employment Checks

All successful candidates will be subject to:

• Satisfactory references
• Enhanced DBS check including the Adults' Barred List
• Health declaration
• Eligibility to work in the UK checks

Join the Drive Team

If you're passionate about supporting people to live fulfilled and independent lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start a rewarding career where you can make a real difference every day.

Careers@drive-wales.org.uk

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