Female Support Worker (Garth Mountain)

ivolve care & support; Maesteg; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ivolve care & support is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team in Maesteg. This role involves supporting people with various needs, including learning disabilities and mental health, through engaging activities and practical assistance. With full training provided, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of annual leave

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Colleague Lotto with cash prizes

Extra days off for your birthday

Recognition awards for colleagues

Discounts on high street shops and gyms

Free Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• No prior care experience necessary.
• Looking for supportive, caring individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, ABI, and mental health.
• Engage in activities like cooking, gardening, and outings.
• Assist with medication management and maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Compassion

Supportive

Creativity

Job description

Shifts: Monday to Sunday on a rota basis, with a mixture of days and nights.

Hours: 35 hours and 23-hour contracts available.

Training: Monday - Friday at our Swansea Head Office, SA7 9LA.

Sponsorship: We do not offer sponsorship.

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

Female applicants only under an exemption from the Equality Act 2010 - Section 9 - Part 1 (A) as a genuine occupational requirement.

Join Us at an Exciting Time – Fieldbay is Becoming ivolve!

We have some exciting news! From 1st June, we will officially become ivolve Care & Support, bringing together our expertise and experience under one name. While our commitment to delivering high-quality care remains unchanged, this transition marks an exciting time to be part of our growing team. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in a supportive, values-driven organisation that puts people first, there’s never been a better time to join our team. Explore our opportunities and be part of our journey!

About us

We are looking for supportive, caring people to join our amazing team at our Garth Mountain Service. It’s secure work, with full training provided. Unlike many careers, you can progress whether you’re part-time or full-time.

Care experience is NOT necessary, and we work with individuals over 18.

Why choose us

We support people who live with us, creating meaningful experiences. We build and nurture relationships with the people we support, their families, friends, and health and social care professionals. We take pride in helping others and providing high-quality services.

What’s involved?

You’ll support people with needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI, and mental health. You’ll help them flourish in a place they call home and support them to live ambitious, fulfilling lives.

Getting creative

Our approach involves activities and co-production with the people we support. This might include cooking, gardening, creating art, listening to music, or outings to the cinema, food venues, shopping, or sports events like bowling or watching a team play.

There is also practical support, helping people reach their goals through managing medication, shopping, health needs, hygiene, and maintaining a safe, tidy environment.

Few jobs have such an impact on people’s lives. If you’re a supportive, compassionate individual, you’re ideally suited to join us.

How we support you

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues and the people we support. Our reward package includes competitive pay, 5.6 weeks of annual leave, flexible working hours, and a pension scheme.

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

Training and development to reach your potential

• A learning journey that grows with you to meet Care Worker standards.
• Specialist training in Autism, Dementia, and Mental Health.
• Career pathways including apprenticeships and nationally recognized qualifications.
• Reimbursement for relevant professional memberships.

Additional benefits include Colleague Lotto with cash prizes, extra days off for your birthday, prize scratch cards aligned with our values, recognition awards for colleagues who go above and beyond, loyalty schemes for work anniversaries, and more.

Financial wellbeing

• Discounts on high street shops, supermarkets, gym memberships, and more.
• Blue Light discount program.
• Salary Finance schemes for loans and savings.
• Government mileage rates for travel.
• Free Employee Assistance Program with qualified counselors.
• Practical advice on consumer rights, anxiety, childcare, etc.
• An award-winning app for news and information.
• Internal social media and team communities.

What’s next?

If you’re interested in enriching your life and the lives of others, click apply, submit your CV, and we’ll contact you to arrange an interview.