The Annual Return is an online form that registered adults and children’s services providers are legally required to complete each year under the Regulations and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (RISCA) (opens in a new window). The purpose of Annual Returns is to provide the public with comprehensive, comparable and robust information on the quality of care and support services.
Provider: Gofal Cymunedol Ltd
Provider summary
Provider summary: Gofal Cymunedol Ltd
The provider was registered on:
28/01/2025
The following lists the provider conditions:
There are no conditions associated to the provider
Training and workforce planning arrangements
Training and workforce planning arrangements: Gofal Cymunedol Ltd
Arrangements in place during the last financial year for identifying, planning and meeting the training needs of staff employed by the service provider.
Identifying : The Company has an agreed suite of ‘Mandatory’ Training which all front-line staff members must complete and remain compliant in (renewals completed either annually or 3yearly). In addition, supervisions are used to identify further training requirement on an individual staff basis/ Meeting those needs : The Company utilise a mix of online training (which includes both mandatory training and a suite of wider training material) and max available places on in-person courses.
Arrangements in place during the last financial year for the recruitment and retention of staff employed by the service provider.
As a provider we endeavour to always offer the markets leading terms and condition which includes going beyond the Living Wage Foundation Real Living Wage (The Company is a member). In addition we run a staff referral scheme where staff members are incentivised to recommend people for roles within the business. We work hard to offer progression for team members with senior and team leader roles almost exclusively filled through internal promotion.
Regulated services delivered by this provider
Regulated services delivered by this provider: Gofal Cymunedol Ltd
Service name
Service type
Type of care
Gofal Cymunedol Ltd
Domiciliary Support Service
None
Service: Gofal Cymunedol Ltd
Service summary
Gofal Cymunedol Ltd: Service summary
Service Type
Domiciliary Support Service
Type of Care
None
Approval Date
28/01/2025
Maximum number of places
0
Partnership Area
West Wales
Service Conditions
Gofal Cymunedol Ltd is registered to provide a domiciliary support service in West Wales regional partnership area
The responsible individual for this service is Paul Nigel Miller
How many people in total did the service provide care and support to during the last financial year?
Gofal Cymunedol Ltd: Languages used at the service
What is the main language through which the service is provided?
English
Other languages used in the provision of the service
There are no other languages used at the service
Non-verbal communication methods used at the service
There are no non verbal communication methods used at the service
Engagement with people using the service
We undertake quarterly RI Visit which involve meeting with a representative sample of service users each quarter. Feedback is sought at each service user review (minimum quarterly) and we regularly receive feedback from allied health professionals and social workers.
Compliance and quality statement
Not Inspected – Strong Internal Checks
Although we were not inspected by Care Inspectorate Wales during the reporting period, we regularly review the care and support we provide. These reviews give us confidence people are receiving safe, person-centred care which meets their needs and supports their wellbeing.
We are confident our service meets the standards set out under section 27(1) of the 2016 Act.
Fees charged by the service
Gofal Cymunedol Ltd: Fees charged by the service
The minimum hourly rate payable during the last financial year?
£24.23
The maximum hourly rate payable during the last financial year?
£32.88
Complaints processed by the service
Gofal Cymunedol Ltd: Complaints processed by the service
Total number of formal complaints made during the last financial year
4
Number of active complaints outstanding
2
Number of complaints upheld
2
Number of complaints partially upheld
0
Number of complaints not upheld
0
Staff working at the service
Staff summary
Gofal Cymunedol Ltd: Staff summary
The total number of full time equivalent posts at the service (as at 31 March)
34
Posts and vacancies
Role type
No. of staff in post
Total vacancies
Manager
1
0
Deputy Manager
1
0
Senior Care Worker
6
0
Care Worker
24
10
Other Staff
1
0
Training undertaken
Induction and Health & Safety
Role type
Induction
Health & Safety
Manager
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Deputy Manager
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Senior Care Worker
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Care Worker
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Other Staff
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Equality, Diversity & Human Rights and Infection, prevention & control
Role type
Equality, Diversity & Human Rights
Infection, prevention & control
Manager
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Deputy Manager
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Senior Care Worker
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Care Worker
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Other Staff
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Manual Handling and Safeguarding
Role type
Manual Handling
Safeguarding
Manager
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Deputy Manager
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Senior Care Worker
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Care Worker
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Other Staff
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Medicine Management and Dementia
Role type
Medicine Management
Dementia
Manager
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Deputy Manager
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Senior Care Worker
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Care Worker
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Other Staff
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Positive Behaviour Management and Food Hygiene
Role type
Positive Behaviour Management
Food Hygiene
Manager
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Deputy Manager
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Senior Care Worker
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Care Worker
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Other Staff
All staff have completed
All staff have completed
Contractual arrangements
Permanent Staff, Fixed Term Contracted Staff and Volunteers
Gofal Cymunedol Ltd
Annual Return 2025/2026
The Annual Return is an online form that registered adults and children’s services providers are legally required to complete each year under the Regulations and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (RISCA) (opens in a new window). The purpose of Annual Returns is to provide the public with comprehensive, comparable and robust information on the quality of care and support services.
Provider: Gofal Cymunedol Ltd
Provider summary
Training and workforce planning arrangements
Regulated services delivered by this provider
Service: Gofal Cymunedol Ltd
Service summary
Service management
Service contact details
Languages used at the service
Engagement with people using the service
Compliance and quality statement
Not Inspected – Strong Internal Checks
Although we were not inspected by Care Inspectorate Wales during the reporting period, we regularly review the care and support we provide. These reviews give us confidence people are receiving safe, person-centred care which meets their needs and supports their wellbeing.
We are confident our service meets the standards set out under section 27(1) of the 2016 Act.
Fees charged by the service
Complaints processed by the service
Staff working at the service
Staff summary
Posts and vacancies
Training undertaken
Induction and Health & Safety
Equality, Diversity & Human Rights and Infection, prevention & control
Manual Handling and Safeguarding
Medicine Management and Dementia
Positive Behaviour Management and Food Hygiene
Contractual arrangements
Permanent Staff, Fixed Term Contracted Staff and Volunteers
Agency/Bank Staff & Non-Guaranteed Hours (zero hours) Staff
Full time v part time information
Staff qualifications
Hold required qualification & Working towards required qualification – not apprenticeship
Working towards required qualification – apprenticeship & Qualification not required for role
Typical shift patterns