Support Worker | Bridgend
Full time – 39 hours per week
Rolling two-week rota | Includes wake and sleep nights
From £12.75 (depending on qualifications and experience)
Sleep nights - £55 flat rate
Make a Difference Every Day!
Do you have the passion to help others live happy, fulfilled lives?
At Priority, part of Orbis Education & Care, we deliver truly person-centred support — real people helping real people to thrive.
We’re now looking for Support Workers to join our friendly, supportive team at our beautiful four-bedroom home near Bridgend, set within two acres of peaceful Welsh countryside. This warm, nurturing environment is a place where individuals with complex needs — including learning disabilities, mental health needs and autism — can grow in confidence, develop life skills and enjoy greater independence.
If you want to play a meaningful role in helping people achieve their potential, this could be the perfect role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Support Worker, you’ll make a genuine impact every day by:
Supporting adults with their daily needs to ensure emotional, physical and social wellbeing.
Building strong, trusting relationships so each person feels safe, valued and understood.
Encouraging independence and helping people develop essential life skills.
Supporting activities at home, during education programmes, or out in the community.
Working closely with your team to tailor support to each individual’s needs.
Maintaining accurate records of progress, activities and any incidents.
Helping with day-to-day household tasks like cooking, cleaning and meal preparation.What We’re Looking For in a Support Worker
You don’t need previous care experience — just the right values and attitude. We’re looking for:
A caring, patient and resilient approach to supporting others.
Excellent communication skills and a positive, can-do mindset.
Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends and waking nights as part of a rota.
A full UK driving licence (due to our peaceful rural location).
A willingness to learn — full training is provided!Please note: This role involves regulated activity with adults and requires an Enhanced DBS with barred list check.
What We Can Offer You
Working as a Support Worker with us means joining an organisation that genuinely values its people.
Support at every step – Employee Assistance, Wellbeing Champions and Salary Finance Support.
Blue Light Card – discounts on over 15,000 UK retailers and businesses.
Refer a Friend bonus – earn up to £1,000!
Build your career here – funded QCF and genuine progression – 97% of our managers were promoted internally.
Health Shield Plan - after probation.
Enhanced maternity/ paternity – after 12 months of continuous service.
Proud signatory of the JGHR Pledge – paid time off for cancer screening and appointments.Ready to Start Your Journey?
If you’re passionate about helping others and want a truly rewarding career with long-term progression, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your Support Worker journey with Priority — where every small step forward is a big step for the people we support.
Priority, part of Orbis Education & Care, celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their authentic self.
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Salary description
£12.75 - £12.75 per hour