Care Worker

We are looking for a passionate and positive individual to join our dedicated team of Care Workers in our Extra Care service in Burry Port.

This is a flexible/relief, permanent position. Shift times vary depending on rota plan. Shift times are 7am -2pm, 7am - 11am, 2pm - 9pm, 5pm - 9pm. There may be a need for the occasional waking night shift to cover annual leave.

If you would like the opportunity to work with some truly amazing people please read on..

**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 is a 38-bed service split between sheltered and care accommodation with a day centre. The tenants that are supported here have individual personalities and different support needs including some with dementia.

As an Extra Care service, the individuals we support here are 55+and live in their own self-contained flat.

As a Care Worker you will take a person-centred approach with our valued residents to ensure they are living their life to the fullest. You will support with day-to-day independence, enhance their various skills and support them with daily activities as well as providing emotional support and personal care.

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.

You will be expected to support with daily aspects of living, including:

- Medication administration
- Cooking skills and other household skills
- Accessing the community and supporting to local groups
- Supporting with individuals’ hobbies and activities
- Being a team player and having good communication skills
- Completing relevant paperwork to a high standard
- Supporting individuals to budget finances
- Providing companionship to the people we support through talking about their interests and wellbeing
- Having fun by encouraging the supported individuals to take part in activities that enhance their life skills and promote independence.
- Taking the people we support out and about therefore a full driving licence is preferable
- Encouraging and supporting with cleaning and administrative duties
- Being able to bring fresh ideas to the team and implement different ways of working
- Supporting Individuals with their individual needs

It is important you are committed and able to commit to the shift patterns in this service.

**What skills and experience do you need?**

A background of working with older people with dementia 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

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

**What are the pay and benefits?**
- Hourly rate of £12.15 making the annual salary £22,744 (36 hour FTE)
- Wakeful nights rate - £12.15 + 20%
- 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- 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**

**What do you need to do now?**

Interviews will be held week commencing 8th July

SJC

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.15 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 508390