Glangarnant House – Swanton Care, is a warm and welcoming 6-bedroom home with an addition of three purpose-built flats outside within the extensive well-maintained grounds. We are an established service and provide 24-hour support to adults with autism, physical disabilities and complex needs, using a person-centred approach to maximise and promote independence. On a day-to-day basis, the people we support are encouraged to lead an ordinary and happy life.
Neuadd Road,
Gwaun Cae Gurwen,
Neath Port Talbot
SA18 1UF
Autism
Physical disabilities
Complex needs
I joined Swanton Care in October 2001 as a Support Worker, over the years I have seen significant positive progression within Swanton and within a year of starting my employment, I was promoted to a Team Leader. I stayed as a Team Leader for many years due to starting a family; however, as my children got older, I felt it was time to progress myself further and challenged myself to become Deputy Manager at another of our Swanton Care homes.
I developed and gained more knowledge over the years and with the help and support I received from Swanton Care, I completed my Level 5 Management Qualification. I am now at a level where I can help and support my team to gain knowledge and experience within their career.
I strive to provide a positive environment for both the people we support and my team to encourage growth and ensure goals are met.
I joined Swanton Care in September 2006 as a Support Worker at Maesteilo care home, since then I have gradually progressed through to Team Leader, Deputy Manager, Home Manager and most recently progressing to Regional Director of Wales in July 2022. Throughout my time with Swanton Care, they have supported me through my Level 3 and Level 5 Management qualification in Health and Social Care.
I have supported people with learning disabilities and autism for over 16 years, the knowledge and skills gained during this time is invaluable and has supported my progression through to my current role. My philosophy is to provide person-centred care that embraces safe and meaningful care for the people we support, encouraging growth and opportunity. I am a strong believer that working together is best and working in partnership with the people we support brings more positive and meaningful outcomes.
During my seven years of being a Manager, I have helped develop 4 members of my team who then progressed to Deputy or Managers. Encouraging my team to develop and grow always brings a smile to my face and I look forward to continuing this throughout my role as Regional Director.
Divisional Director Kate Pearce is the Responsible Individual for Glangarnant. To find out more, visit our Meet The Team page.
Glangarnant – Swanton Care is situated in the village of Gwaun Cae Gurwen, surrounded by beautiful scenic countryside with an abundance of walking trails. There is also easy access to our neighbouring town Ammanford and the City of Swansea, where the people we support take part in a range of activities, such as Ten-pin bowling, swimming and visiting the cinema or theatre.
Our aim at Glangarnant House is to provide a safe, happy, relaxed, and stable environment in which the people we support can live with dignity, retain their individuality and independently thrive in everyday life.
