Are you passionate about delivering quality care? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual to become part of our committed team at our residential care home in Pontardawe.
This is a flexible, relief position designed to fit your lifestyle.
Our care home operates 24/7, so you’ll work various shift patterns, including:
* Days, evenings, and weekends * Wakeful night shifts * Sleep-in shifts
Day shifts typically run between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM, with additional sleep-in shifts as required.
If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of some truly amazing people, 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.
This service is the home of 40 residents, all with individual personalities and different support needs including some with dementia.
How can I make a difference?
As a Care Worker, you will work with the residents closely on a daily basis, assisting them to live their lives to the full. You will assist them with their needs according to their wishes. Becoming a friend and having fun with them is one of the most important parts of the role. Duties will include:
Ensuring health and wellbeing of residents. Providing personal care and emotional support. Medication administration. Participating in stimulating activities. Involving residents in a person-centred approach. 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. You would need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Excellent communication skills, with an enthusiastic and positive outlook Ability to respond to people’s emotional, psychological, social and spiritual needs The confidence to work as part of a team in a sometimes-challenging environment, using your own initiative The desire to develop skills, undertaking appropriate training courses when offered Flexibility is key to success in this role.
What are some of the benefits?
Competitive salary of £22,774 FTE, which is £12.15 per hour Wakeful nights rate - £12.15 + 20% Sleep in rate - £62.64 Pension scheme Bespoke learning pathway with the support from an experienced Learning and Development team Internal Progression Wellbeing and psychological support Time for Talk service Our Commitment to FREDIE
Pobl Group is guided by the principles of Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement (FREDIE). Whatever your background, you’ll have equal opportunities at Pobl. We welcome your application.
How to Apply
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—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 0300 3735262 and quote the job number 508789.
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