Carer Driver (Yr Ysgol)

Posted 30 April 2026
Salary £13.75 per hour
LocationYstradgynlais
Business Area Care Assistant
Reference064737
Closing Date 22 May 2026

Job description

Location:Ystradgynlais, SA9 1LQ

Shifts: Full time, 37.5 hours

Salary: £13.75 per hour 

Sponsorship: This service does not provide support for visa sponsorship

 

**A UK manual driving license is essential for this role**

 

About the Service:

 

Yr Ysgol is 16-bed nursing home supporting male and female adults with mental health, challenging behaviour and brain injuries . The service provides a safe, structured and person-centred environment where individuals are supported to build independence, develop daily living skills, and achieve their personal goals.

 

People we support enjoy a range of activities within the service and in the community, gardening, live music, shopping and swimming

 

About the Role:

 

As a Carer Driver, you’ll support adults with mental health, challenging behaviour and brain injuries to live life their way.

 

You’ll:

  • Drive the people we support to activities and appointment in a car or minibus
  • Maintain the vehicles, ensuring they are safe and ready to go
  • Deliver high-quality, person-centred care
  • Follow clear processes and individual care plans to ensure we provide safe and consistent support

 

What You’ll Get:

  • 5.6 weeks annual leave
  • Access to our exclusive ivolve extra discounts platform
  • Your birthday off following a qualifying period
  • Weekly lotto draws winning cash prizes
  • Scratch card prizes for reward and recognition
  • Flexible working patterns
  • Development opportunities through our internally run academies
  • Yearly colleague awards and recognition events
  • Salary advance scheme (after a qualifying period)

 

Pay Structure

  • Entry Level – £13.75 per hour

You will have 6 months from starting the role to register for your Social Care Wales pin.

 

What We’re Looking For

 

Essential:

  • A full UK driving licence (manual)
  • Passion for supporting others
  • Willingness to learn and grow

 

Desirable:

  • Social Care qualifications
  • Previous care experience
  • Basic IT skills

 

Make a Real Difference Every Day

 

We’re one of the UK’s leading adult social care providers and we’re growing fast. Our mission is simple: to help people live independently with energy, positivity and purpose.

Proudly recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025, we’ve built a supportive, values-driven culture where people truly matter.

 

Ready to make a genuine impact? Apply today and start a career that truly matters.

 

YSTSP