Vacancy Location: SA8 3AB -  This job role will include visiting different sites in the Swansea and Pontardawe area

Shifts: Full-time hours per week

Pay Rate: £12.30 - £13.50 per hour (dependent on qualifications)

Sponsorship**: **This service does not provide support for visa sponsorship

Your new role at Fieldbay is calling you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manual Handling practitioner to join our Therapy team at Fieldbay. The role will entail carrying out manual handling assessments in our services for the people whom live with us whom have complex physical needs including mental health conditions, brain injury, neurological disorders and learning disabilities. The ability to be able to deliver training for colleagues in safe manual handling practices is an integral part of this role.

Experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given for the position, however the motivation and willingness for learning and flexibility in the role is important, as is the ability to drive and own a vehicle. Study at QCF level 3 or equivalent is essential for this role.

We can work with over 18’s only.

Who We Are

We’re here to support people to flourish in a place they call home. We’re one of the largest providers of adult social care with over 4,000 colleagues supporting 1,300 people. Our approach is all about activities and co-production with the people we support. We work with them to design and plan what we do – so we can create the best experiences together.

We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by  ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024’.

And we’re on a mission to benefit even more people with our uncompromising quality of care and support. It’s the professional expertise and passion of our team that makes us different. We genuinely care and we love supporting people to set and then reach their goals. Because every person deserves the very best experience – every day.

Essential Skills  

*        Good general education

*        Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference

*        Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve

*        Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

*        A commitment to undertake training and development

*        QCF Level 3 or above in Health and Social care

Desirable Skills  

*        Previous experience within social care setting

*        Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities

*        Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks

*        Confident IT user

How We Will Support You  

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension. Your birthday off with pay after a year of service and there is a £300 refer a friend scheme too!

Industry-Leading Recognition

*        Colleague lotto - giving everyone the opportunity to win great cash prizes

*        Prize winning scratchcards aligned with values in action!

*        We recognise our colleagues who go above and beyond – our ‘Heroes’ are nominated by colleagues for quarterly and annual awards

*        Loyalty Scheme - recognising colleagues at work anniversaries

*        Your birthday off after a years service!

Social Wellbeing  

*        Award-winning App for news and info

*        Internal social media

*        Team communities

Financial Wellbeing  

*        Discounts include high street, supermarkets, flash sales, gym memberships and more

*        Blue Light discount programme, funded by us

*        Salary Finance scheme for lower cost loans and to save for special occasions or rainy days

*        Government mileage rates if you need to travel

Emotional Wellbeing  

*        Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme with qualified counsellors

*        Free wellbeing App

*        Practical advice covering things like consumer rights, anxiety, childcare and more

Training and Development to Reach Your Potential  

*        Learning journey that grows with you to reach care worker standards

*        Specialist skills training including Autism, Dementia and Mental Health

*        Career pathways that include flexible apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications

*        Cover the cost of relevant professional memberships

5 More Reasons to Work with ivolve‿  

1.       Our people are pretty fabulous. We take pride and pleasure in helping others

2.       There’s a great energy across the business and a strong sense of teamwork

3.       Very few jobs have such an impact on people’s lives – we bring joy to people every day

4.       We have a proud history, we’re a big organisation of over 4,000 colleagues supporting around 1,300 people

5.       We build and nourish relationships with the people we support