Dan Y Graig – Swanton Care, is a large Residential care and support service for adults aged 18 and above. The home is set in its own vast and peaceful grounds which surround the property.
Learning disabilities
Physical disabilities
Complex needs
In April 2023, I became the Service Manager at Swanton Care. With over 30 years of experience in the social care sector, I’ve had the opportunity to explore a diverse range of roles and gain invaluable exposure along the way.
I have worked with adults with a range of complex needs, including learning disabilities, behaviours that challenge, autism and other developmental disorders. Between 1991-2015, I worked for a charity in the South East of England, during which time I completed the Diploma in Social Work. I have also worked as a residential Special School for children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, ADHD, mental health, autistic spectrum and communication needs.
My personal belief is that in order to achieve the very best outcomes and levels of care for the people we support, valuing, motivating and developing staff is the key to our success. Experienced, qualified and enthusiastic staff are our biggest and best resource and throughout my management career, I have enjoyed developing and training staff to help them achieve their full potential. I look forward to continuing my career with Swanton and working closely with my team at Dan Y Graig.
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 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 works 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 Dan Y Graig. To find out more, visit our Meet The Team page.
Within half a mile of the home is the historical town of Kidwelly, where you’ll find an array of amenities for the people we support to enjoy, such as many recreational parks. With parc y bocs, a family friendly orientated facility that has a café, restaurant with full wheelchair accessibility, including gardens and grounds.
We support an array of disabilities, such as learning disabilities, physical disabilities or other long-term complex needs, such as acquired brain injury, autism / asperger, personality disorder and dementia. The people we support at Dan Y Graig – Swanton Care have access to the home’s company car, which will enable people to not only access the local area, but also the wider community as part of their packages of care.
At Dan Y Graig we strongly believe in a person-centred holistic approach to care and support. We recognise people as individuals, and we will tailor our approaches and communication styles to meet the needs of the people we support. We are led by the people we support along with the individuals care teams.
