Activity Support Worker (Casual)
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to enjoy new experiences and build confidence within their local communities? We are looking for caring and motivated individuals to join us as casual Activity Support Workers, helping to make a meaningful difference to families across Pembrokeshire.
About the role
These casual positions support children and young people up to the age of 18 who have a learning or physical disability. You will help widen their opportunities, promote personal development and encourage participation in leisure and community activities on an inclusive basis.
Your role will be hands‑on, rewarding and varied, with every shift offering the chance to create positive experiences for children and provide valuable support to their families.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting children and young people to take part in activities within their community
- Promoting their safety, wellbeing and enjoyment at all times
- Building trusting relationships with families and professionals
- Responding calmly and positively to challenging behaviour
- Providing personal care where required
- Working flexibly after school, evenings and weekends
- Following all Pembrokeshire County Council policies and procedures
What we’re looking for
NVQ in Health and Social Care is preferable, but not essential
- Experience is an advantage, though full induction and training will be provided
- Ability to cope positively with challenging behaviour
- A positive, proactive attitude and excellent people skills
- A full driving licence and access to a car
- Willingness to undertake ongoing professional development
- Ability to speak Welsh is an advantage
Why join us
- A genuinely rewarding role that makes a real difference to children and families
- Flexible casual hours around your existing commitments
- Full training and ongoing development
- Support from a friendly and dedicated team
Being an Activity Support Worker is incredibly rewarding. You’ll help children grow in confidence, enjoy new experiences and feel included in their communities. Your support also gives families precious breathing space, reassurance and the knowledge that their child is safe and cared for. Even small moments can make a big difference, and you’ll see the impact of your work every day in the smiles, progress and gratitude of the children and families you support.
What do our families say about us?
“I think the Activity Service is run very well Lisa is very approachable and listens to our needs, Lennon gets on well with Matt and he is very patient with him, and they have developed a good relationship.”
“Leon loves his time with Roni, he is starting to socialise with others more and enjoys telling me about what/where he has been.”
“Freya is starting to confide in Leah which was one of the main objectives. I would say progress is good.”
Interested?
For more information or an informal discussion about the vacancy, please contact:
Lisa Bowden
📞 07920 781413
📧 lisa.bowden@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.
Employment Checks
This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.
Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.
Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.
Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.
Guidance Note: Use of AI and Accuracy of Information:
- We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant’s full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
- Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
- By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.
Support & Additional Info
- Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.
- Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.
- Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
- Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
