Support Worker

This service in Blackwood is the home of a social and creative individual with learning disabilities. He loves to be out in the community and meeting new people. As a Support Worker you will support and assist with day to day activities and promote the independence of this truly amazing individuals.

As a Pobl Difference Maker you really are part of something special where you and your opinions matter. We have a culture built on our values to be Positive, Considerate and Connected.

Duties Include:

Supporting Individuals with their Individual needs.
Providing emotional support
Completing various Cleaning and Administrative Duties.
Being able to bring fresh ideas to the team and implement different ways of working.
Stock checking Individuals Medications and Finances.
Sleep in a dedicated guest room at a fixed rate of £62.64 from 10.30pm - 6.30am
For full details of the role and skills required please see the Role Profile document attached.

There are varied shifts in the service including sleep in shifts and weekends and Bank Holidays. The successful candidate will receive a fortnightly rota and every other weekend off.

What skills and experience do you need?

A background of working with people with physical or mental health needs is desired, but not necessary as full training and support from senior staff and management is provided. More important are

Pobl Group are a proud employer of over 2,300 colleagues providing diverse services and making a difference in communities throughout Wales. Our Care team provides registered care services throughout South Wales at dozens of locations and for a wide range of customers.

Pobl means 'People' and people really are at the heart of everything we do. We support some truly amazing people to live positive, independent lives in their own home and help get them where they want to be in life.

This is an 18 hour part time, permanent position. The current shift pattern is Friday 12.30pm - 10.30pm, sleep in, Saturday 6.30am - 3.00pm. Sunday 2.00pm - 10.30pm, sleep in. Monday 6.30am - 3.00pm, on a 2 week rolling rota.

• Due to the needs of the individuals we support in this service, a full UK manual driving licence is required


If you would like the opportunity to work with some truly amazing people please read on…..
Who are Pobl Group?, A passion to work with and enable people to live as independent a life as possible
An enthusiasm and passion for making a difference to people's lives
A strong initiative and ability to work alone as well as being a great team player
For full details of the role and skills required please see the Job Description attached.

What are the pay and benefits?

An hourly rate of £12.15 making the annual salary £23,376 (FTE)
Sleep in rate - £62.64
26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays
Pension scheme
Sick Pay
Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral)
Time for Talking - a free counselling service
Health Cash Plan
Savings Scheme
Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes
Cycle to work scheme
Eyecare plan
Give as You Earn charity donation scheme
Gym and shopping discounts
Pobl socks and Pobl Bobl hats!
Training and progression opportunities - including QCF Level 3 training to qualify you as a Care Worker.
FREDIE