Day Service Support Worker - 35 hours

Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role
Pay Details: Grade 4 Spinal Point 5 - 7, £24,790 - £25,584 p.a. (pro-rata), £12.85 - £13.26 (Hourly Rate)

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 35 hours, Monday-Friday

Main Place of Work: Barry, Woodlands or Trysor O'Le

Contract Type: Permanent

Description: You will support individuals with a learning disability who may also have complex needs, to participate in meaningful day opportunities in the community and at the service base, to enable them to achieve their wellbeing outcomes. This will involve driving duties, to safely transport individuals to activities, as per their person-centered plans. You will be required to attend to the personal care and health needs of individuals. You will also maintain records and help to compile reports.

About you
You will need:

• Experience of working with Adults with Learning Disabilities


• Experience of driving large vehicles, with a willingness to drive wheelchair adapted vehicles, when required


• Full valid driving licence covering the use of manual vehicles.


• Experience of meeting individuals' personal care needs


• Good general standard of education


• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Reliable, flexible and sensitive

Additional information
DBS Check Required: Adults Enhanced

Driving Licence: The post requires you to drive wheelchair adapted vehicles with a Section 19 permit. As a result, you will need to have held a full valid driving licence covering the use of manual vehicles for at least 2 years and be aged 21 or over.

For Further Information, contact: Sarah Sidman-Jones Day Services Manager 07816 881459 or Ross Asquith 07927 678251

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information