Job Description
Support Worker
📍 Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)
💰 Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour
⏰ Hours: 16 - 37.5 hours per week (Full-time & Part-time Available)
📄 Contract: Permanent
Make a Difference Every Day with Drive
***Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this role.***
At Drive, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full, independent, and meaningful life. As a values-led health and social care organisation, we support people with disabilities to achieve their goals, develop independence, and be active members of their communities.
Everything we do is guided by our core values:
✅ Dignity
✅ Respect
✅ Inclusion
✅ Vision
✅ Empowerment
We are currently looking for compassionate, motivated, and reliable Support Workers to join our dedicated teams across RCT.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support to individuals, helping them to live as independently as possible while promoting choice, equality, and inclusion.
No two days are the same. You could be supporting someone to develop life skills, attend appointments, access community activities, manage their home, or achieve personal goals.
You will work a flexible rota which may include:
Days and evenings
Weekends
Public holidays
Waking nights
Sleep-in shifts
What We Offer
⭐ £13.50 per hour
⭐ £65.68 per sleep-in shift
⭐ Waking nights paid at time and a third
⭐ 45p per mile mileage allowance
⭐ Free Enhanced DBS check (Adults' Barred List)
⭐ Paid Social Care Wales registration
⭐ Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
⭐ Fully funded qualifications and career development opportunities
⭐ Company pension scheme
⭐ Employee referral programme:
£100 voucher when your referral starts
£200 voucher when your referral successfully completes probation
Additional benefits include:
Bereavement leave
Casual dress
Company events
Employee discounts
Sick pay
Free parking and on-site parking
Key Responsibilities
You will:
Support individuals to increase their independence and confidence
Assist with daily living activities and personal development
Encourage and promote community inclusion
Follow care plans and risk assessments
Maintain accurate records and documentation
Work in line with Drive's policies, procedures, and values
Travel between locations as required
Essential Requirements
✔ Aged 18 years or over
✔ Full UK manual driving licence
✔ Access to your own vehicle
✔ Business insurance for your vehicle
✔ Right to work in the UK
✔ Willingness to register with Social Care Wales
✔ Willingness to work towards (or already hold) a Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification
Pre-Employment Checks
All successful candidates will be subject to:
Satisfactory references
Enhanced DBS check including the Adults' Barred List
Health declaration
Eligibility to work in the UK checks
Join the Drive Team
If you're passionate about supporting people to live fulfilled and independent lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start a rewarding career where you can make a real difference every day.
Careers@drive-wales.org.uk