Care Support Worker

We are looking for caring and passionate individuals to join our dedicated team of Support Workers in our Supported Living services in Caerphilly borough, Ystrad Mynach.

We have 2x 30 hour, part time, permanent positions available.

The shift patterns can vary from 7am-3pm / 2.30pm-9pm / 10.30am-9pm / 9.30a.m. - 2.30 p.m.2.30pm-11pm sleep-in then following shift 7am-2.30pm.

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 4 loving and social individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with these incredible individuals to support with day to day independence, enhance their various skills and support them with daily activities as well as providing emotional support

The service promotes the importance of the “do with and not do for” approach and has had a very positive impact on these incredible individuals.

The individuals we support have different personalities with different likes and hobbies. You could be joining the people we support in going on long walks in the countryside, dancing to music, watching films, and going out and about in the community or to visit loved ones. By being part of this team, you would play an influential role in enabling the people we support to lead fulfilling and independent lives and see first-hand how you make a difference to them.

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
- Some personal care needs
- Accessing the community and supporting to local groups
- Supporting with individuals’ hobbies and activities such as walking/hiking
- 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
- Take the people we support out and about therefore a full manual driving licence is essential for this role
- 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

**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 £23,376.60 (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**

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

SJC

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £12.15 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

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

Physical Setting:

- Care home

Shift:

- Day shift
- Night shift

Work days:

- Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 508565