Specialist Care Support Worker
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | SA12 6YS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Neath Port Talbot Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | REQ05020 |
Summary
We are currently looking for a Male Specialist Care Support Worker to join our team.
The successful candidate will work as an effective team member in delivering a service to adults with learning difficulties/ behavioural support needs within a service base and community settings.
Ability to travel throughout the Neath Port Talbot Borough is essential.
A Casual Car allowance is paid where own car is used.
You will have experience in/of;
-Working with adults with complex disabilities in a care setting, and be prepared to undertake Health and Safety Training and attain a QCF Level 2 in Care within 3 years of commencement.
-Willingness to undertake Health and Safety training
If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Your workstyle in this role will require you to work from a fixed workplace.
For more information and to apply please visit www.npt.gov.uk/jobs
DBS requirements:
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with adult bared list
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language Requirements:
Welsh Language skills are not required.
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
The successful candidate will work as an effective team member in delivering a service to adults with learning difficulties/ behavioural support needs within a service base and community settings.
Ability to travel throughout the Neath Port Talbot Borough is essential.
A Casual Car allowance is paid where own car is used.
You will have experience in/of;
-Working with adults with complex disabilities in a care setting, and be prepared to undertake Health and Safety Training and attain a QCF Level 2 in Care within 3 years of commencement.
-Willingness to undertake Health and Safety training
If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Your workstyle in this role will require you to work from a fixed workplace.
For more information and to apply please visit www.npt.gov.uk/jobs
DBS requirements:
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with adult bared list
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language Requirements:
Welsh Language skills are not required.
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.