Support Worker, Home Care
Listed on 2026-10-14
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Healthcare
Home Care, Caregiver, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Community Health
As part of our not-for-profit organisation, whatever your role, you’ll play a unique part in making a remarkable difference to the lives of thousands of people in communities across Wales.
We have some exciting opportunities in our supported living service in Ammanford.
Various positions and hours available:24 hour - 9 month Maternity Cover
16 hour - 9 month Maternity Cover This is a rewarding opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team where collaboration, compassion, and person-centred support are at the heart of everything we do.
A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role, as you’ll be required to drive mobility vehicles.
Due to the specific needs of the individuals supported and current legal guidance, this role is open to biologically female applicants only.
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team where collaboration, compassion, and person-centred support are at the heart of everything we do. Using an active support approach, you'll encourage choice, promote independence, and help people live fulfilling lives while achieving their personal goals.
Shifts are worked on a four-week rolling rota and include days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins, with day shifts typically falling between 7am and 11pm.
You’ll be based in a unique, spacious six-bedroom home with two communal living areas and a large garden, currently home to five individuals, two females and three males aged between 22 and 70, all with learning disabilities. They are sociable, full of personality, and enjoy spending time in the community, with local transport links close by.
No two days are the same. You’ll support people with daily living skills, household tasks, shopping, appointments, and maintaining their home, while also encouraging participation in hobbies, interests, and community activities. From dining out and attending local events to exploring interests such as steam trains, vintage cars, and favourite TV programmes, you’ll help create meaningful opportunities that reflect each person's preferences and choices.
If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference while being part of a caring, values-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing- Supporting a sociable group to stay active in the community, with great local transport links nearby
- Encouraging independence through a "do with, not do for" approach, adapting to individual routines and day-to-day changes
- Promoting community involvement, hobbies, and new experiences, from meals out to interests like steam trains, vintage cars and events
- Supporting with daily living tasks including cooking, shopping (in-store and online), and maintaining a comfortable home environment
- Providing light personal care where needed (mainly prompts and supervision), along with medication support
- Completing admin tasks such as booking appointments, contacting GPs, budgeting support, and maintaining accurate digital records
- Driving individuals to activities and appointments while offering companionship, emotional support, and bringing fresh ideas to the team.
A background of working with people with physical or mental health needs is desired, but not necessary as full training and support from senior staff and management is provided.
Please ensure your application evidences experience of the following:
- Experience working as part of a team and with people or customers
- A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role, as you’ll be required to drive mobility vehicles.
- Due to the specific needs of the individuals supported and current legal guidance, this role is open to biologically female applicants only.
A full list of duties can be found on the job description.
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