Support Worker - Merthyr Tydfil
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have a number of opportunities for passionate individuals to join our team and make a real difference to people’s lives.
Location: Merthyr Tydfil (successful candidates will be matched to nearby service)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 16 – 37.5 per week (Part time and full time roles available)
Pay rate: £10.90 - £11.05
(£21,312.23 - £21,601.51 per annum for full time role, not including sleep in/waking night advanced payments)
About Drive Ltd
Drive is a registered charity established in 1981 to support people with learning disabilities to live in quality housing in their local communities. We are passionate about supporting people to increase their independence and choices. We recognise the importance of a positive work/life balance for all staff. These values are reflected in our Investors in People accreditation.
Purpose of the Job
As a Support Worker, you will support and enable individuals with disabilities to live their lives their way, creating opportunities and encouraging participation in service provision. This will involve working as part of a team within a flexible rota to include weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties.
Main Duties:
- Provide practical support to enable people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking meals.
- Assist with individual health needs and personal care – attending health appointments, giving assistance with medication, helping individuals to get ready for the day bathing, showering, and using the bathroom.
- Provide emotional support to individuals in a sensitive manner with empathy and using active listening. Offering advice and guidance enabling individuals to make informed decisions and exercise their rights.
- Encourage and empower individuals to express their opinions and share their views in all aspects of decision-making, both at individual and organisational level.
- Maintain accurate records, i.e. the supported person’s personal information and records, house records, communication books, diaries, food and records of expenditure.
- Administer, supervise and maintain accurate records relating to all medication administered to individuals in accordance with Drive’s policy and procedure.
Benefits
- Permanent contract
- Competitive salary
- £65.58 Sleep-in payment
- Waking night paid at time and a third
- 45p mileage allowance
- Free DBS
- Career progression opportunities
- Free professional training, induction and qualifications
- Refer a friend reward scheme
- Pension
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 - 37.5 per week
Salary: £10.90-£11.05 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Support Worker - Merthyr Tydfil roles across Drive's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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