Package Description

JOB ROLE: Support Worker

LOCATION: Ty Arfryn, Johnstown (SA31)

SALARY: £11.50 to £12.30* per hour

In January 2023 Ty Arfryn came second place in the Great British Care Awards, an achievement that greatly reflects the high quality care and support that we constantly provide.

SHIFT PATTERNS: 08:30-21:00PM, 12:00-23:00PM (Sleep till 07:00, work until 08:30) & 21:00-08:30AM

Candidates MUST be able to work 12-hour shifts.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for Support Workers to join our team in Johnstown, Carmarthen. Full Time is usually 35 hours per week over 3 shifts - 2 or 4 shifts per week can be considered.

About Ty Arfryn:

Ty Arfryn is a 7 bed service in the heart of Carmarthen that provides specialist support for individuals with functional mental health needs and/or learning disabilities; this includes individuals with a forensic background, alcohol and substance misuse.

We have a team of highly trained staff that are available to provide support 24 hours per day. The service is of minimal restrictions and aims to promote independence at every opportunity.

The home is within walking distance of the town centre and public transports stops right outside the home. Nearby places of interest include the Excel Bowling Alley, Leisure Centre and extensive woodland walks of natural beauty.

Experience within the care sector is not essential as we offer full training, however what you do need is the enthusiasm and commitment to live our company values every day to ensure we move mountains to support people to live happy and healthy lives.

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

• Prompting service users 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 service user)
• Assisting with domestic tasks including cleaning & cooking

Why join us:

• Annual leave - 5.6 weeks holiday per year
• DBS Check – we cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
• Qualifications – we can support you to obtain a range of QCF’s opening up further career opportunities
• Staff Referral Scheme –  earn up to a very generous £1,000 for referring a friend to join our team at accomplish
• Induction- We pay for you to attend our comprehensive induction and on-going training
• Discounts at Highstreet 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
• Health Scheme – employees can opt into paying for a cash healthcare plan through their salary. This enables employees to claim back money towards general day to day healthcare such as opticians and dentists

Keys Group brings together three of the UK’s leading and longest-established providers of specialist education, care and activities; Accomplish, Keys and Peak. The organisation provides specialist support and education for more than 2,000 children, young people, adults and families in services and schools across England and Wales.

Specialist residential and supported living services for adults with a learning disability, autism, mental health needs and acquired brain injury are provided throughout England and Wales by Accomplish.

Keys offers education and care services for children, young people and families across England and Wales through its specialist schools, residential children’s homes, activity and intervention and leaving care services, adult resource centre and family assessment centres.

Activities are offered by Peak through its seven specialist adventure centres including water sports, treetop and climbing centres, across England.

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

*Dependant on experience and qualifications

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