Package Description

Senior Support Worker – Adult Residential

Location: Glan Y Felin (SA8)

Salary: £13.60 - £14.20 - This rate is effective as of 1st April - if you start prior to this date, your hourly rate will be £12.80 - £13.40 and will be automatically uplifted on 1st April

Shift Patterns: 08:30AM-21:00PM / 21:00PM-8:30AM

Hours: 35 hours per week

Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle required!

 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.

Glan Y Felin is a lovely place to work with long serving knowledgeable staff. The individuals like to go out into the community to do various things like visiting local pub, trips to Cardiff/Swansea, attending football matches, cinema, bowling, coffees and eating out.

*Please note, due to our location staff would ideally have access to a car as there is poor public transportation links to the village*

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of Support Workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care to adults in supported living environments.
• Promote independence, dignity, and well-being for individuals with a variety of care needs.
• Support individuals with daily tasks such as personal care, household duties, budgeting, and accessing community activities.
• Assist with the development and implementation of individual care plans.
• Liaise with external agencies and professionals to ensure individuals receive the best possible care.
• Take part in team meetings, supervision sessions, and provide coaching and mentoring to Support Workers.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience as a Support Worker in an adult care setting.
• A Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is desirable, as travel between locations is required.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to working with vulnerable adults.
• Experience in supervising or leading a team.

What We Offer:

• 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.
• Hapi App - Your hub for wellbeing, engagement, and discounts. From tailored exercise advice and healthy eating tips to counselling and savings on everyday purchases, Hapi has you covered.
• 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.

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 qualification

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