Senior Support Worker

Job description

EssentialsThe ability to drive is essential for this post.

QualificationsQCF Level 3 Qualified (Or working towards QCF Level 3)

Benefits

Double time for key festive bank holidays

Early access to a proportion of monthly earnings

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Free DBS check

Social Care Wales registration fee paid by M&D Care

Simply Health Benefit (after 6 months service)

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Yearly performance and attendance related bonus schemes

Pension scheme

Full-time contract available 37.5 per week

Full Job DescriptionWe are looking for Senior Support Workers to join our new Specialist Support Service in Hirwaun. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of a new start-up team led by a professional and friendly management team.

Reporting into the Service Manager, the Senior Support Worker is responsible for helping to lead the staff team, advocating and providing person centred care and supporting our staff team to perform their wide range of duties appropriately and effectively, ensuring they can deliver the best possible care and support for the people we support. You will receive support and guidance to develop you within your role, and there will be opportunities to progress within our organisation.

Role and ResponsibilitiesYou will need to be:

Committed to providing an excellent level of care for vulnerable people with mental health, Autism and Learning Disabilities.

Proficient to a good standard of written and reading English with a good standard of numeracy

Knowledgeable about issues relating to equal opportunities and how these will affect employees and people we support

Able to work independently – this could involve taking sole responsibility for a service or work area during a shift

An effective communicator at all levels.

Senior Support Workers are required to work 37.5 hours a week.

QualificationsA Senior Support Worker should ideally be QCF level 3 qualified. If not already qualified, you should be working towards your QCF level 3 qualification. Proven experience in care is essential.

A valid Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Aberdare

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English