Support Worker

1 week ago

Swansea, City and County of Swansea, United Kingdom Details Full time £15,585 - £25,531 per year

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.  

What is the role?  

You'll be supporting 3 brilliant young men, all of whom have a learning disability, helping them build independence, develop skills, and engage in daily activities with emotional support in their own home.

Using a "do with, not do for" approach, the team encourages active participation, enriching lives through activities like walks, dancing, and community outings.

As part of the team, you'll play a key role in empowering these individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives, while being valued as a Pobl Difference Maker in a positive, considerate, and connected culture.

Duties will involve:

  • Administer medication and support personal care
  • Assist with cooking, household, and cleaning tasks
  • Support budgeting and daily life skills
  • Encourage participation in hobbies, activities, and community groups
  • Provide companionship and emotional support
  • Complete paperwork accurately and on time
  • Work collaboratively with the team, bringing fresh ideas
  • Support individual needs and promote independence
  • Undertake sleep-in shifts as scheduled
  • Drive individuals on outings (full UK manual license required)
  • Adapt work to meet the needs of the people supported
  • Provide digital (computer-based) administrative support as a key worker

What skills and experience do you need? 

  • Working with people or customers and as part of a team
  • Literacy and numeracy skills
  • IT skills
  • Full UK manual driving licence to be able to drive the Motability cars

Experience working with vulnerable individuals, particularly those with mental health needs or learning disabilities, is desirable but not essential. We provide full training and ongoing development to support your success in the role.

For full details of the role and skills required please see the Job Description attached.

 What are the pay and benefits?

  • Competitive salary of £24,531.00 FTE (£12.75 per hour)
  • Sleep-in rate: £62.64 per 8 hour shift
  • Waking night rate: 20% Enhancement from 11pm to 7am
  • Enhanced DBS which we will pay for
  • 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 1 years' service or cash equivalent of 1 days' annual leave
  • Pension scheme.
  • Sick Pay, rising with length of service up to 6 months full pay after 4 years
  • Bespoke learning pathway with the support from an experienced Learning and Development team
  • Wellbeing and psychological support and access to the Time for Talk counselling service
  • Colleague Discount platform + Blue Light Card Eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands

FREDIE 

At 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're ready to be a Difference Maker, apply now with your CV and contact details.

We review applications continuously and may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate. Don't miss the chance to start your journey with Pobl today

If you would like any support with your application or wish to discuss any adjustments you may require during the application process, please contact and quote the job number 509522

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