Support Worker - Cardiff

CV-LibraryCF10 1DZ, Cardiff, South GlamorganpermanentPosted: 9 October 2026
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REF: 313) 1 X Contracted Support Worker and 1 X Bank Support Worker – Cardiff
Position: Permanent
Location: Cardiff
Hours (Contract): 24.25 hours per week
Hours (Bank): Various hours available
Working pattern:
* 16.25 hours for wake shifts
* 8 hours for sleep shifts
* (7:45 am start to finish 8:00 am the following morning)
Bank & Contact:
* Plus, extra hours available to cover leave.
* Flexibility on shifts to be discussed interview.
Pay per hour:
* £14.44 Weekday
* £15.64 Unsocial – Including Weekends and Bank Holidays
* £12.71 Sleep Rate
Closing date: Thursday 5th November 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 young man with Cerebral Palsy who lives in his own home and has some physical and emotional support needs. He requires some prompting, supervision and practical support with activities of daily living, whilst being encouraged to maintain his independence and make his own choices.
He enjoys technology and gaming and has interests in history, politics and writing. He also enjoys visits to the cinema and local pub when he chooses to access the community.
A key part of the role will be to support him to engage in meaningful activities and interests, both at home and within the community, in accordance with his individual preferences and choices. You will be warm, patient and reliable, with excellent communication skills and a consistent, person-centred approach. Flexibility and an ability to recognise when to encourage engagement and when to respect his choices will be important within the role.
A full induction and training will be provided. This role is subject to an Enhanced level DBS check.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
To join me as a Support Worker you will need to:
* Be willing to drive the client's vehicle
* Ideally have a good understanding of the needs of a client with Cerebral Palsy
* Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary 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

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