Support Worker - Adult Residential

About the Role

We're looking for people who care about making every moment matter for the people we support in our supported living care services based in Pontypridd.

Job title: Support Worker

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Rhydfelin, Pontypridd

We do not offer sponsorship

The role of the Support Worker is an opportunity for a proactive person to join an evolving Care Company. We are looking for dedicated and empathetic people. The support team will provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations.

The team will be inducted and trained to support people within our residential home. The people we support require support around their daily living skills, health needs and will have a range of physical and/or learning disabilities.

We require a Support Team who is empathetic and non‑judgmental, someone who has experience in behaviour that can be challenging.

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?

Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and/or complex care is preferred but all training will be provided.

In order to undertake this role, it is essential that you hold a valid UK driving licence.

• To provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans.
• Promote the health, well‑being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people we support and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.
• Facilitate social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.
• Perform general housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as, possibly, elements of personal care.
• As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.

• Refer a friend scheme – you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made.
• Above and beyond – we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises.
• Long service awards – we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service.
• Employee benefits app – stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.
• Cycle to work – you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Pension – we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Life cover – you will be entitled to the death in service benefit.
• Funded qualifications – earn whilst you learn! We aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton.
• Career pathways – we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level
  3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier.
• Swanton Educates – we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development.
• Trained mental health first aiders – available to support you when you need someone to talk to.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free confidential access to 24‑hr assistance programme for counselling, advice and support.
• Employee Voice – we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us.
• Monthly staff prize draw

* subject to eligibility & criteria

Graig Llwyd is a 6‑bedroom home in Pontypridd. We provide individualised, tailored support to 6 individuals with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour.