Care Assistant (Ty Newydd)

ivolve care & support; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care support organization in Wales is seeking individuals to provide care and support for people with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. You'll engage in creative activities and offer practical assistance to help individuals thrive in their homes. Ideal candidates will have empathy and flexibility in their approach, with part-time and full-time options available. Competitive pay and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

5.6 weeks annual leave

Specialist skills training

Qualifications

• Empathy and experience with individuals with autism and mental health challenges.
• Ability to engage in creative activities and lifestyle support.
• Flexibility in working hours and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with various needs in a home environment.
• Engage in daily activities and practical support.
• Manage medication and assist with personal care.

Skills

Support for learning disabilities

Creative activity planning

Medication management

Job description

Shifts:36 hours per week. Mon - Sun rota basis, flexible days and nights

Location: Ty Newydd, Crown Road, Maesteg,CF34 0LN

Training:Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm in our Head officeSA7 9LA

Payrate:£12.60 - £12.90 per hour

Sponsorship:We do not provide sponsorship for this role

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

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