We are seeking patient, compassionate, and positive women to join our committed team at our Supported Living service in Blackwood, providing essential support to individuals with physical and learning disabilities. This is a part‑time, permanent role with optional waking night or sleep‑in shifts.
About the role
The service operates 24/7 and supports four individuals with learning and physical disabilities. Shifts include:
- Day shifts – 7:30 am – 4:00 pm or 3:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Waking night shifts and sleep‑in shifts as additional coverage
Work as part of a rolling rota to ensure consistent support; flexibility is key.
Legal requirement: this role is open only to applicants who are biologically female.
Key Duties
- Provide person‑centred support for daily needs, including personal care (showering, bathing, brushing teeth, continence care, etc.)
- Assist with mobility, using hoists and wheelchairs
- Support dietary needs and food preparation
- Offer emotional support
- Complete cleaning and digital administrative tasks
- Administer and manage medication; monitor medication stocks and finances
- Contribute innovative ideas to improve team practices
Skills and Experience Needed
- Background working with people with physical or mental health needs is desired, though not required – full training and support will be provided
- IT, literacy and numeracy skills
- Experience working as part of a team and customer service skills
Values
Our core values are Compassionate, Authentic, and Progressive. We expect you to embrace these principles and thrive in our environment.
Pay and Pensions
- £25,877 (£13.45 per hour) – applicable for standard shifts
- Sleep‑in shift: £62.64 for an 8‑hour shift (approximately once per week)
- Waking night shift: 20% enhancement for 11 pm‑7 am hours
Enhanced DBS is paid for. Social Care Wales registration is fully reimbursed.
Pension Choices
- Defined Contribution (DC) – matched contributions up to 10%
- Defined Benefit (DB) – 1/80th of final salary for every year of service
- 3 x Life Cover linked to pension membership
- Saving scheme with competitive interest rate
- Give As You Earn scheme for tax‑efficient charity donations
- Option for weekly or monthly payment from 1st April 2026
Time off and Flexibility
- 26 days holiday, pro‑rata plus Bank holidays; increases to 27 days after one year of service or cash equivalent
- Maternity & Adoption Leave: 20 weeks
- Paternity Leave: 3 weeks
Wellbeing
- Sick Pay – rising with length of service, up to 6 months full pay after 4 years
- Eyecare – up to £100 reimbursement for eye tests and glasses
- Free counselling, coaching, wellbeing team, and OH service for all colleagues
- Annual Health Check
- Health Cash Plan
Getting Around
- Mileage paid at 55p per mile plus 5p per passenger
- Cycle to Work scheme available
Personal Development
- Continuous professional training and development
- Leadership development programmes
- Professional memberships relevant to the role are reimbursed
- Career coaching and support with funding and time for qualifications
Driving Requirement
A full UK manual driving licence is essential, as driving mobility vehicles is a key requirement.
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