About The Role
Senior Support Worker – West Cross, Swansea
Location: West Cross, Swansea
Pay: £12.80–£13.70 per hour (Dependent on Qualifications and Experience)
Hours: Full-time, 40.25 hours per week
Driver Essential
QCF Level 3 preferred
Are you a Senior Support Worker who believes in making every day meaningful? Do you thrive in a role where your passion, compassion, and resilience genuinely change lives? If so, this Senior Support Worker opportunity in West Cross could be the perfect next step in your career.
We’re looking for an inspiring Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team supporting young people with autism and complex needs. This is a chance to work in a warm, nurturing environment where you’ll help build confidence, independence, and lifelong skills. As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll lead by example—supporting your team, creating a safe and joyful home, and empowering young people to achieve their goals.
This is a role full of heart. From outdoor adventures and sports to community activities and life‑skills development, you’ll play a key part in helping young people discover what they love and who they want to become.
If you’re passionate, people-focused, and ready to make a real difference, becoming a Senior Support Worker with us could be exactly what you’re looking for.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, mentor, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional, person-centred care
- Support the emotional and physical wellbeing of young people, including personal care
- Promote independence, confidence, and positive life skills
- Take part in activities, trips, and outdoor experiences
- Support transport to appointments and activities (Driver Essential)
- Maintain accurate records and ensure a welcoming, safe home environment
- Celebrate milestones and achievements with the young people you support
What You’ll Need
- Experience in care, ideally with autism or complex needs
- A calm, caring, resilient approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- Full UK driving licence (Driver Essential)
- Right to work in the UK (12+ months remaining if on a visa)
- QCF Level 3 preferred (or currently working towards it)
What You’ll Get
- Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions & Salary Finance
- Blue Light Card – discounts at 15,000+ retailers
- Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000
- Funded QCF qualifications & real career progression (97% of managers promoted internally!)
- Health Shield Plan (after probation)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Paid time off for cancer screening
Join us at Orbis Education and Care, where PASSION is at the heart of everything we do — putting People first, being Accepting, Supporting one another, Sharing ideas, staying Innovative, creating Opportunities, and welcoming New people.
Orbis Education and Care is proud to be an inclusive employer.
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