Care Assistant (Pontardawe)

ivolve care & support; Pontardawe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Pontardawe seeks compassionate individuals to support people with various needs, including learning disabilities and autism. The role involves engaging in creative activities and providing practical assistance. Full time and part time positions are available with flexible hours. No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• No prior care experience necessary; open to individuals over 18.
• Training provided for skills in Autism, Dementia, and Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health.
• Help with practical tasks like medication management and hygiene.
• Engage in creative activities like cooking, gardening, and outings.

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Creativity

Job description

Overview

Location: Tan Yr Allt Lodge/House, 14 Alltwen Hill, Pontardawe, SA8 3AB

Shifts: Full time and part time hours available (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.

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.

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