Package Description
ROLE: Support Worker
LOCATION: Pontardawe (SA8)
SALARY: £12.00 to £12.70* per hour
HOURS: 35 hours a week
SHIFTS: 08:30-21:00PM, 12:00-23:00PM
About Glan Y Felin:
Just off the main road in Rhyd Y Fro, a small village just outside Pontardawe. The home supports 7 Gentlemen with a variety of needs including brain injury, autism and learning disability. We offer a calm environment that supports people to maintain independent living skills such as cooking and cleaning; some may require more help than others at times.
Glan Y Felin is a lovely place to work with long-serving knowledgeable staff. The individuals like to go out into the community to do various activities like visiting local pubs, trips to Cardiff/Swansea, attending football matches, cinema, bowling, coffees, and eating out.
*Please note, due to our location staff would ideally have access to a car as there are poor public transportation links to the village.*
As a Support Worker, you will be involved in the day-to-day support and routine of the people within the service including:
* Day-to-day support and routine of the people we support.
* Prompting independence whilst helping them live a fulfilling life.
* Supporting & encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
* Maintaining and helping with health care needs, including accompanying the people we support to routine appointments or administering medication.
* Teaching life skills such as budgeting, paying bills & shopping.
* Assisting with personal care as required.
* Assisting with domestic tasks including cleaning & cooking.
* Providing guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.
Experience within the care sector is not needed as we offer full training, coaching and development.
Why Join us:
* Annual Leave - Enjoy 5.6 weeks of annual leave inclusive of 8 public holidays.
* DBS Check Paid - Your Enhanced DBS check is fully covered by Keys Group, along with any required renewals.
* Qualifications & Career Development - Unlock your potential with our support! We offer a variety of QCF qualifications, providing opportunities for professional growth and opening doors to further career advancement.
* Hapi App - Your hub for wellbeing, engagement, and discounts. From tailored exercise advice and healthy eating tips to counselling and savings on everyday purchases, Hapi has you covered.
* NEST Pension Scheme - Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
* Fair & Competitive Pay - At Keys Group, we pride ourselves on fair and competitive pay. As a Real Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all, with enhanced pay scales that transparently recognise your qualifications and experience.
* £500 Referral Bonus - Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
* Full Induction & Introductory Programme - Begin your journey with a paid-for comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.
About Keys Group:
Keys Group supports over 2,500 individuals across England and Wales through its three divisions: Accomplish, providing specialist residential, supported living, and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and brain injuries; Keys, offering education and care for children and families through schools, children’s homes, supported accommodation, and family assessment centres; and Peak, delivering indoor and outdoor adventure activities across four UK centres, including bespoke education programs and confidence-building activities like bushcraft, climbing, and canoeing.
Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career - No agencies please.
Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18.
* Dependent on experience and qualification.
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