Job Description

26,403 - 27,254 pro rata per year. Whitethorns IDS is a service that provides daytime support to people and is currently offering two temporary positions, each for 28 hours per week.

Post title:

Day Support Worker x 2

Post number:

SS.73846

Salary:

26,403 - 27,254 pro rata per year

Job description:

Day Support Worker (SS.73846) Job description

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Directorate/department:

Social Services

Apply online now for post SS.73846

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Closing date:

11.45pm, 12 September 2025

Further information

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1) Are you the person we have been looking for?

Have you got experience of supporting people with learning disabilities, who are Neurodivergent / Autistic and are perceived to have challenging / expressive behaviours? Could you support a person to meet their personal outcomes, health, wellbeing and personal care needs? Do you regard yourself as having a good level of physical fitness? Can you manage difficult and challenging situations, in a caring and sensitive way? Are you a person that can offer respectful and dignified support, to meet peoples' rights, choices and preferences? Can you support people to be part of the community and promote independence? Are you a people person, that is resilient, motivated, enthusiastic, kind, caring, friendly and thoughtful? Are you a good communicator and are you able to listen to others and relay and document information accurately? Are you able to maintain links with relatives, carers and other professionals? Do you hold a relevant qualification in Health and Social Care? NVQ/QCF Level 2? Can you work well under the direction of the service Manager? Can you work well within a team and on your own?

Do you think that this sounds like you? Then please read on as this may be just the opportunity for you!

An Exciting Opportunity has arisen to work within Whitethorns Intensive Day Service.

We are looking for Temporary Day Support Workers X 2 - 28 hours per week.
The service offers day opportunities for people with learning disabilities that require intensive interaction and positive behaviour support. The team support people to maintain their independence & skills, whilst promoting good health & wellbeing.

Interested and thinking about applying? That's great! This is what can we offer you?

This is how we will help you learn to do a great job and just a few things that may matter to you.

You will be part of a well established team. You will be supported to do the right training, with the right support and gain the relevant understanding knowledge and skills for the role. You will receive a thorough & paid induction that includes working alongside others within the team who will help you learn about the role. You will receive regular supervision and guidance to help you along the way, offering you support and encouragement in your new role. Other benefits include the Excellent rate of pay, as well as an Excellent annual leave entitlement. You will work 4 days per week, during weekdays.

Does this sound like something that would be good for you? If so?

For more information about the role, you are welcome to contact

Lee Esqulant

- Service Manager, who will give you a good understanding of what the role involves.

via email -

Lee.esqulant@Swansea.gov.uk

or by telephone on -

01792 790062

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