Support Worker

We are looking for a passionate and determined individual to join our dedicated team of Support Workers in our Supported Living service in Blackwood.

We have a 20 hour part time, permanent opportunity available.

This service needs to be staffed 24/7 so you will be required to work various shift patterns including days, evenings, weekends and wakeful nights as part of a rolling rota. You will receive your rotas at least 7 to 10 weeks in advance so you have time to plan your social life around work.

The current rota is between 10am-4pm (Mon-Fri) and between 8am-10pm (weekends)

Due to the needs of the individuals we support in this service the post holder for this role is required to be female.

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?**

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 the home of 3 individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour, we provide Positive Behaviour Management Training to support you in your role. 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.

The team here enable the individuals to live independently and provide them with the best life they can possibly have. They engage with them and give them a sense of normality.

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 Include**:

- Administering medication
- Personal care
- Emotional support
- Domestic duties
- Supporting in the commuting
- Support with activities
- Meal preparation
- Ensuring a healthy balanced diet

**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;
- 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)
- Waking night rate - £12.15 + 20%
- 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**

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

Interviews will be held w/c 13th January 2025

SJC

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £12.15 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Physical Setting:

- Care home

Shift:

- Day shift
- Night shift

Work days:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 508727