Support Worker

We’re looking for an enthusiastic female Support Worker (Health Needs) to join our friendly and supportive Supported Living services team in Port Tennant, Swansea. In this rewarding role, you’ll be helping adults with complex needs live more independently - making every day meaningful. Our service runs 24/7, so flexibility is important. Shifts include: - Day shifts: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm or 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Waking night shifts: 8:00 pm - 8:00 am (enhanced rates)Experience working with adults with complex needsA full UK manual driving licence (you’ll be driving mobility vehicles)A permanent part-time role (20/30-hour positions) with waking nights as extraThis role is open to women only due to the specific needs of the individuals supported in this service If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and be part of a passionate, purpose-driven team - we’d love to hear from you

**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.

**Where does this role fit in?**

In this role, you’ll be supporting **four fantastic individuals with learning disabilities**, helping them lead active, fulfilling lives. Each person we support has access to their own vehicle to promote independence, so a **full UK driving licence is essential.**

The individuals you’ll support love getting out and about—whether it’s **day trips, scenic beach walks, strolls around the local area, or meals out**. If you enjoy being active and making a real difference in people’s lives, this could be the perfect role for you

**What is the role?**

As a Support Worker, you’ll be involved in all aspects of day-to-day support, including:

- Administering medication
- Preparing meals and supporting with mealtimes
- Laundry and household cleaning
- Accompanying on shopping trips and running errands
- Supporting relationships with friends, family, and the local community
- Taking part in leisure activities, such as swimming, cinema trips, and days out
- Advocating for their needs, preferences, and choices
- Providing personal care, with dignity and respectAssisting with manual handling as required

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

At POBL we really value your core skills as a person, such as listening skills, empathy, a genuine desire to make a difference and live our values to be **Positive, Considerate**and **Connected**.
- Previous care experience working with adults with complex needs
- 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 livesA 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 £12.75 making the annual salary £ 24,531 (FTE)
- “Wakeful night” rate which includes a 20% uplift
- 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Sick Pay
- Every other weekend off
- 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 discountsTraining and progression opportunities - including QCF Level 3 training to qualify you as a Care Worker.

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