Support Worker - Ffordd Newydd (SA10)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Skewen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A support services organization in Skewen is looking for a Support Worker to help individuals live fulfilling lives. Responsibilities include assisting with daily routines, personal care, and facilitating skills development in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to providing compassionate care. Full training and a competitive salary are offered as part of this important role.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of annual leave

Paid DBS check

Qualifications and career development support

Wellbeing and engagement hub

Employee discount scheme

NEST Pension Scheme

£500 referral bonus

Comprehensive onboarding program

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health needs.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and domestic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support independence of individuals in daily routines.
• Encourage personal skill development through hobbies.
• Assist with health care needs and routine appointments.
• Teach life skills like budgeting and shopping.
• Help with personal care and domestic responsibilities.

Skills

Independence support

Personal skills development

Health care assistance

Life skills training

Domestic task assistance

Job description

Package Description

JOB ROLE

Support Worker

LOCATION

Skewen, Neath (SA10)

SALARY

£12.60 - £13.30* per hour

Drivers Preferred!

Drivers Preferred!

About Ffordd Newydd:

Ffordd Newydd is a residential transitional Mental Health service, supporting 6 people within their own individual studio apartments. We are passionate about enabling people to make their own choices about the support they receive. We do everything we can to improve the health and wellbeing of the individuals we support and as a team we are focused on building positive outcomes for everyone. We understand the importance of providing person-centred support which enables independence and meets individual’s needs.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will be involved in the day to day support and routine of the people within the service including:

• Prompting people we support 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 service users to routine appointments or administrating medication
• Teaching life skills such as budgeting, paying bills & shopping
• Assisting with personal care (Depending on person we support)
• Assisting with domestic tasks including cleaning & cooking

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 Group:

Keys Group supports over 2,500 individuals across England and Wales through its three divisions: Accomplish, providing specialist residential, supported living, and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and brain injuries; Keys, offering education and care for children and families through schools, children’s homes, supported accommodation, and family assessment centres; and Peak, delivering indoor and outdoor adventure activities across four UK centres, including bespoke education programs and confidence-building activities like bushcraft, climbing, and canoeing.

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.

As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch

Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career - No agencies please

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

*Dependent on experience and qualification