Love your job
As an organisation accredited with Investors In People we take pride in valuing our staff as well as the people we support. We provide clear progression and development opportunities for our staff, whilst always keeping the people we support at the heart of our culture. If you start a career with us, you are choosing to make a real difference to someone’s life every day, whilst continually developing your skills and knowledge within the sector.
A career with Drive
Start your career with Drive and make a real difference supporting people with disabilities.
My Journey with Drive
My name is Tom, and my journey with Drive has been incredibly rewarding from the very start.
I began working with Drive in 2011 as a Support Worker in Pontypridd. From day one, I was given the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop my skills. With the support of the organisation, I gained valuable experience and completed a range of qualifications that helped me progress in my career.
As I developed, I moved into a Senior Support Worker role (as it was known at the time), where I was able to build on my knowledge and further support the team in delivering high-quality care. A few years later, I progressed into a Team Manager position, taking on more responsibility and continuing to grow both personally and professionally.
Today, I’m proud to be working as an Area Manager for the Neath area. Looking back, it’s great to see how far I’ve come, and I’m really grateful for all the opportunities Drive has given me along the way.
Drive has supported me every step of my journey, encouraging development and recognising potential. It’s an organisation that genuinely invests in its people, and that’s something I really value.
I’m excited about what the future holds and look forward to continuing my journey with Drive.
Tom
My Journey with Drive
I started my career with Drive as a Support Worker in Llantrisant, where I quickly developed my skills, knowledge, and passion for supporting others. With the support around me and a strong focus on development, I progressed into a Team Leader role. During this time, I was mentored and supported by a Team Manager who played a key part in helping me grow in confidence and capability.
With continued drive and determination, I moved into a Team Manager position, where I built my leadership experience and contributed to delivering high-quality services. I then progressed into an Area Manager role, taking on greater responsibility and having a wider impact across the organisation.
Today, I am Head of Operations at Drive. This role reflects not only my experience but also the support, development, and opportunities I’ve been given throughout my career.
My journey shows what can be achieved at Drive with the right support, guidance, and commitment, and I hope it encourages others to see the potential for their own progression within the organisation.
Danielle
Day in a life of a support worker
Working hours
We offer a range of contracts although a typical working day is 7½ hours. We support some individuals 24/7 365 days a year. A sleep in shift normally runs from 10pm - 7am.
Training & Development
As an Investor in People organisation Drive recognises the importance of valuing our staff and equipping them with training and development for the provision of high quality services. We are proud of the extensive training programme offered to provide the relevant skills, knowledge and values for their role.
All new employees undertake a comprehensive induction program in line with sector requirements, supplemented with the provision of a Core Training programme to ensure person centred support to people with a wide range of needs. All learning is delivered by highly skilled experts with specialist knowledge, experience and professional qualifications in training for social care.
As an Accredited Assessment Centre with City & Guilds Drive operates a highly successful and respected Qualifications Training Programme.