Social Care Worker and Night Care Worker - Supported Living

Are you passionate about empowering individuals with learning disabilities and making a positive impact in their lives? Do you have the enthusiasm, creativity, and flexibility to support people in achieving what matters to them? Experience is welcome but not needed; we believe it is who you are as a person and the difference you can make that is important. Whether you are new to the role or have supported family or friends previously we want to hear from you; all we ask is that you have a passion to make positive changes to people's lives. If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About Us:

Our Supported Living Services in Bridgend provide essential support to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex behaviours, physical disabilities, dementia, and complex health needs. We are dedicated to promoting choice, independence, and personalised care for the people we support.

The Role:

We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to join our team as Social Care Workers. In this role, you will:

Empower individuals to make informed choices and decisions about all aspects of their lives.

Provide sensitive and understanding support, addressing physical, practical, emotional, and vocational needs.

Assist with household tasks, shopping, food preparation, personal hygiene, and social activities.

Encourage and support individuals to integrate into their local community, promoting physical and social presence in community-based facilities such as educational, occupational, and leisure activities.

Work within a supportive team environment, receiving appropriate training, one-to-one supervision, and regular team meetings.

What We Offer

A supportive and dynamic work environment.

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Generous annual leave entitlement

Enrolment into the excellent local government pension scheme

Fully funded and supported qualifications - QCF Level 2 and above Health and Social Care (if not already achieved) and paid Social Care Worker Registration

Comprehensive training programme with learning and development opportunities for career progression

Employee Assistance programme offering free access to employees 24 hours /7 / 365days a year for counselling, advice and support specialists for a range of issues as well as health & wellbeing support.

Multiple staff reward schemes offering a range of discounts on-line or in the high street, nationwide and locally.

Access to the Car Benefit Scheme which offers a brand-new lease car, insurance, road tax, replacement tyres, MOT servicing and routine maintenance and breakdown cover for one monthly payment, as well as the Cycle to Work Scheme.

Free Welsh language lessons.

Competitive pay rates: Days: £13.69 per hour in the week £18.25 per hour on the weekend Nights: £13.47 per hour in the week £17.96 per hour on the weekend

Additional allowance for sleeping-in duties.

Requirements:

A positive and supportive attitude with an understanding of the issues faced by people with disabilities.

Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends, nights, and bank holidays, as required by the needs of the service.

Commitment to promoting personalised care and high standards of service.

The ability to register with Social Care Wales and complete the required qualification if not already held.

Join Us: If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute to the success of our Supported Living Services, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and be a part of a team that makes a difference every day

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

Night Duties, Sleeping In, Weekend Working, are a requirement of this post.

Closing Date: 22 October 2025

Shortlisting Date: 27 October 2025

Interview Date: 31 October 2025

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

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