Care Assistant (Heathfield Lodge)

ivolve care & support; Swansea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in Swansea is looking for compassionate individuals to support people with learning disabilities and mental health needs. You'll engage in creative activities and provide practical assistance to enhance the quality of life for those you support. No prior care experience is required, making it a great opportunity for those looking to make a positive impact. Flexible working options and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours

Pension plan

Specialist skills training

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Care experience is not necessary.
• You must be over 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Support people with various needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI, and mental health.
• Manage medication, shopping, health needs, and hygiene.
• Engage in activities like cooking, gardening, and outings.

Job description

Location:Heathfield Lodge, 31 Heathfield, Swansea, SA1 6EJ

Shifts:17.5 hours per week. Sunday to Monday rota

Pay Rate:£12.60 - £12.90 per hour

Sponsorship:This service does not provide support for visa sponsorship

Training Location :Chestnut House, SA7 9LA. Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm

Social Care Wales:You will have six months from starting the position to register for your SCW pin

Care experience is NOT necessary, and we can work with over 18’s.

Why choose Ivolve

We are here to support people who live with us, people choose us because of the experiences we create. We build and nourish relationships with the people we care for and support, their families and friends and health and social care professionals. We take pride and pleasure in helping others, provide high-quality services. We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025’.

What’s involved?

You’ll support people with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI, and mental health. You’ll support people to flourish in a place they call home. We support people to be ambitious and live a filled life.

Getting creative

Our approach is all about activities and co-production with the people we support. It might be cooking one day and gardening the next. Or creating some art or listening to music. We like to get out and about too– with movie nights at the cinema, food outings, or shopping and a coffee. There are sports fans who you’d take to bowling or to watch a team.

There is of course practical support too and helping people to reach their goals in smaller ways. You’d manage medication, shopping, health needs and hygiene as well as keep things tidy and safe.

Very few jobs have such an impact on people’s lives. And being the supportive human being you are, you’re ideally cut out to join us.

How we support you

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension.

You can work part-time, full-time or with even more flexible options.

Training and development to reach your potential

• A learning journey that grows with you to reach Care worker standards.
• Specialist skills training including Autism, Dementia and Mental Health.
• Career pathways that include flexible apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications.
• Cover the cost of relevant professional memberships.

Industry-leading recognition

• Colleague Lotto – Giving everyone the opportunity to win great cash prizes.
• Additional Day’s Leave for your Birthday
• Prize winning scratch cards - aligned with values in action!
• We recognise our colleagues who go above and beyond – our ‘Heroes’ are nominated by colleagues for quarterly and annual awards.
• Loyalty Scheme recognising colleagues at work anniversaries.

Financial wellbeing

• Discounts include high street, supermarkets, flash sales, gym memberships and more.
• Blue Light discount programme – funded by us.
• Salary Finance scheme for lower cost loans and to save for special occasions or rainy days.
• Government mileage rates if you need to travel

Emotional wellbeing

• Free confidential Employee Assistance programme with qualified counsellors
• Free wellbeing App
• Practical advice covering things like consumer rights, anxiety, childcare and more

Social wellbeing

• Award-winning App for news and info
• Internal social media & Team Communities

What’s next?

Want to find out how your life and the lives of others can be enriched? Click apply submit a CV and we’ll be in touch to arrange an interview.