Cartrefi Cymru

About Us

We want the best people, with the best skills and values to work for Cartrefi, and hopefully to stay for a long time and develop a successful career with us.

We are therefore committed to giving all employees the following:

A full induction into their role
Regular supervision and support
On-going training and professional development
Support to achieve the required qualification for their role
Excellent career opportunities (most of our managers at every level, including CEO, started as support workers)
Fully legal wages, including compliance with case law such as Sleep In payments
Company sick pay above the statutory minimum
Fully legal terms and conditions, including opportunities for Flexible Working
Payment for travel in work (such as between Home Care calls)
Payment for attending training
Company pension scheme above the statutory minimum (3% instead of 2%)
Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus 8 public holidays (increasing after 5 years)
Double pay enhancement for some public holidays
£60 per duty for a sleeping in shift
Generous mileage payments
Employee benefits scheme offering shopping discounts, technology and cycle to work schemes
Company mobile phone
Payment of Social Care Wales registration fees
Positive company ethos and policies:
dignity at work
diversity
health and safety
bilingualism
physical and mental well-being
Free independent staff helpline
Plus:

The opportunity to become a Cartrefi Co-op member with full voting rights
The opportunity to stand for election onto our Council of Member Representatives

What it’s like to work for us?

As a support worker for Cartrefi the point of your role is right in front of you. You are there to help someone have a better life. There is a professional understanding between the managers and the staff, a professional trust that allows you to make decisions.

They respect you and it shows by giving you more autonomy. Cartrefi understands that the key for this job is building relationships between you as a member of staff and the person you are supporting.
Richard, Support Worker

The type of jobs we recruit for?

Support Workers

Benefits

Flexible schedule
On-site parking
Casual dress
Private medical insurance
Private dental insurance
Free or subsidised travel
Wellness programmes
Company pension
Sick pay
Additional leave
Referral programme
Bike to work scheme