Support Worker

Pobl Group

  • Caerphilly
  • £21,260 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Who are Pobl Group?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.What is the role?This service is in Ystrad Mynach and at the home of 3 fun-loving and creative individuals with learning and physical disabilities. This is a high support need service and will be working with these incredible individuals to enhance their various skills and support them with daily activities.Also, 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 for this role are:
  • Supporting individuals day and night, in a person-centred way to live their life to the fullest.
  • 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.
  • Supporting individuals with their finances.
We have varied shift times along with sleep ins and waking night shifts at the service, which you will receive an enhancement for. We also make sure you have every other weekend off.What skills and experience do you need?*** Due to the needs of the individuals we support in this service the post holder for this role is required to be female with a full UK driving licence***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;
  • 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.
  • A full UK manual driving licence and access to a car.
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 £11.05 making the annual salary £21,260 (FTE)
  • Night rate of 1.5 x hourly rate.
  • 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
  • Training and progression opportunities - including QCF Level 3 training to qualify you as a Care Worker.
FREDIEAt Pobl Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity at Pobl Group and we encourage you to apply now.What do you need to do now?If you have the skills and experience required to be our next difference maker, please apply now. We will just require an up-to-date CV along with a few contact details so that we can get back in touch with you.We occasionally close a vacancy before the end date as we actively review our applications and will sometimes progress to interview very quickly, we would love to hear from you so please apply now to start your Pobl journey.Advertised: 01 Mar 2024 GMT Standard Time
Applications close: 15 Mar 2024 GMT Standard Time

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