Support Worker

Keys Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support service provider in Cardiff, Wales, seeks a Support Worker to assist individuals with mental health needs. You will be involved in daily routines, personal care, and skill development. The role offers excellent training, career advancement, and a competitive salary. Enjoy 5.6 weeks of annual leave, a DBS check paid by the company, and a range of employee benefits. Candidates must be over 18 years old to apply. Join us to make a positive impact while advancing your career.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of annual leave

DBS Check paid

Qualifications & Career Development

Wellbeing and engagement hub

Discount scheme

NEST Pension Scheme

Fair & Competitive Pay

£500 Referral Bonus

Comprehensive onboarding program

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health care or support roles.
• Ability to assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support and routine for individuals.
• Assist in developing personal skills and independence.
• Accompany individuals to health care appointments.

Skills

Emotional support

Personal care assistance

Life skills teaching

Health care maintenance

Communication

Job description

One thing that is for sure is that joining our team at Ty Gobaith will be fulfilling and rewarding, offering you stability with the opportunity to grow and develop your career further. Many of our Managers and Team Leaders joined us as a Support Worker and through ongoing training and coaching they are continuing to move further up the accomplish ladder!

About Ty Gobaith

We support up to 6 individuals with complex Mental Health needs to build on their strengths, skills and resilience, enabling them to develop their own set of resources to self-manage and stay well.

We are committed to supporting people towards leading as fulfilled a life as possible, in an environment which, places value on individual beliefs, choices and aspirations. Promoting maximised independence and community integration, within a safe, nurturing and homely environment.

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.
• 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

Salary Depending on qualifications and experience