Female Support Worker - Swansea

Job description

(REF: 315) Female Support Worker - Swansea (Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Swansea

Hours: 20 hours per week (Extra Shifts may be available to cover holidays and sickness however this is not guaranteed)

Working pattern:

08:00am – 18:00pm

Monday to Friday (2 x 10-hour shifts per week)

Pay per hour: £15.95

Closing date: Tuesday 17th November 2026 (Please note – we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants)

I'm a 28-year-old lady with cerebral palsy and live in an adapted property in Hendy with my parents and siblings. I'm a wheelchair user and hoisted for all transfers which requires 2:1 support throughout the day. I have complex physical needs and receive weekly input from a physiotherapist. I'm unable to communicate verbally but have developed ways of communicating to make my needs and feelings known.

A typical day for me and my support workers would include assisting with my personal care and physio in the mornings, then usually I like to get out for the day. My favourite things to do are going to the cinema, going for brunch/lunch, going shopping and for coffee & cake, also I love being pampered, I go to the hairdressers regularly and like to have my nails done. I'm fun, adventurous, have a wicked sense of humour and love banter. You'll need a positive outlook and be able to support me to access my current interests and help me try out some new activities.

I'm looking for someone who will fit in with my existing small team of support workers, who are friendly, outgoing and share similar interests to me, we have so much fun, and every day is different. Although I have a disability, this doesn't define me, I want to live life to the fullest and have fun. If you think this sounds like you then please apply, we would love to meet you!

This role is subject to an Enhanced level DBS check. Full induction and training will be provided.

To join me as a support worker you need to: -

Be able to drive and have use of a car (to get to and from my house and to attend training, your personal car would not be used du...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Swansea

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

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