Male Support Worker - Pontardawe (SA8)

Accomplish Group; Swansea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

DBS Check Paid

Qualifications & Career Development

Circle

Discount Scheme

NEST Pension

Fair & Competitive Pay

Referral Bonus

Induction & Onboarding

Job summary

Keys Group in Pontardawe, Swansea is seeking a Male Support Worker to join a care home supporting seven gentlemen with brain injury, autism and learning disability. You will be involved in day-to-day support, promoting independence and assisting with personal care and health appointments.

The role requires a full UK manual driving licence with access to a vehicle. We offer DBS paid, opportunities for qualifications and a generous benefits package including pension and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day support and routine of the people we support.
• Prompting independence whilst helping them live a fulfilling life.
• Supporting development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
• Maintaining health care needs, including accompanying appointments or administering medication.
• Teaching life skills such as budgeting, paying bills and shopping.
• Assisting with personal care as required.
• Assisting with domestic tasks including cleaning and cooking.
• Providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.

Skills

Driving license

Job description

Package Description

JOB ROLE: Male Support Worker

LOCATION: Pontardawe, Swansea (SA8)

SALARY: £13.45 - £14.15* per hour

HOURS: 35 hours per week

REQUIREMENTS: Full UK Manual Driving License with access to a vehicle.

Please note we require a Male Support Worker due to a genuine occupational requirement for the people we are supporting making this position exempt from the gender discrimination rule.

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 intendant living skills such as cooking and cleaning some may require more help than others at times.

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 administrating 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.

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.
• Circle - Your hub for wellbeing, engagement and discounts. From tailored exercise advice and healthy eating tips to counselling and savings on everyday purchases, Circle has you covered.
• Amazing Discount Scheme - at High Street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car, available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee
• 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

Keys Care provides safe, supportive homes for adults and children, offering tailored services and specialist support to help people thrive. Through our Connected Support approach, we empower individuals to build stability, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18

• Dependant on experience and qualifications