Social Care Worker - Breakaway & Ael Y Bryn

Join Our Team as a Social Care Worker in Short Stay and Emergency Accommodation Services!

Are you passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities through periods of transition, crisis, or respite? Do you have the compassion, creativity, and adaptability to make a real difference in short-term and emergency care environments? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About Us:

Breakaway Short Stay Services and Ael y Bryn Emergency Accommodation in Bridgend provide vital short-term and emergency support for adults with learning disabilities. Our services are designed to promote stability, reassurance, and wellbeing during times of change or crisis. We are committed to delivering person-centred, flexible care that prioritises safety, dignity, and independence.

The Role:

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

- Provide practical, emotional, and person-centred support tailored to individuals staying for short-stay or emergency accommodation.

- Help individuals settle into their stay, creating a safe, welcoming, and structured environment.

- Support with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks.

- Promote positive routines, meaningful activity, and community access where appropriate.

- Respond confidently and effectively to a range of needs and behaviours, ensuring people feel respected and well-supported.

- Work as part of a dynamic, responsive team, receiving full training and regular supervision.

What We Offer:

- A supportive and adaptable working environment.

- Competitive pay rates: £14.13 per hour, £18.84 per hour on weekends

£13.47 per hour for night shifts during the week, and £22.45 per hour for night shifts on weekends.

- Additional allowance for sleep-in duties.

- Comprehensive induction programme to build your confidence and knowledge.

- Ongoing training and professional development, including specialist topics relevant to emergency and short-stay support.

- 25 days a year annual leave entitlement.

- Access to staff reward schemes, including discounts on travel, shopping, days out, and more.

- Occupational health and wellbeing support.

Requirements:

- A positive and calm approach with a strong understanding of the challenges faced by adults with learning disabilities.

- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends, nights, and bank holidays.

- Ability to adapt quickly to changing needs and support plans in fast-paced environments.

- A commitment to person-centred care and promoting independence, safety, and wellbeing.

Join Us:

If you are ready to make a difference and thrive in a role that brings new challenges and rewards every day, we want to hear from you. Help us provide safe, supportive, and empowering short-term care to those who need it most.

Apply now and become a vital part of our responsive, person-led support services.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

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: 21 January 2026

Shortlisting Date: 22 January 2026

Interview Date: 29 January 2026

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