We are looking for a genuine and passionate individual to join our dedicated team of Support Worker in our Supported Living service in Newport. We have a full time, 37 hour permanent position available. 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.
How can I make a difference?
This service is the home of 4 caring and social individuals with mental health and learning disabilities. These individuals are like a little family who support and care for one another. They have a varied degree of independence and some enjoy going out on their own. As a support worker, you will be working with these incredible individuals to enhance their various skills and support them with daily activities. Duties will include:
Providing support with personal care Medication attending health appointments Advocating on behalf of the individuals supported Support with daily classes, social clubs and social activities within the community. 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 some of the benefits?
Competitive salary of £23, 376 FTE, £12.15 p/h Wakeful nights rate - £12.15 + 20% Sleep in rate - £62.64 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays Pension scheme Sick Pay Bespoke learning pathway with the support from an experienced Learning and Development team Internal Progression Wellbeing and psychological support Time for Talk service 45p per mile FREDIE
At Pobl Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity at Pobl Group and we encourage you to apply now.
If you have the skills and experience required to be our next difference maker, please apply now.
We occasionally close a vacancy before the end date as we actively review our applications and will sometimes progress to interview very quickly, we would love to hear from you so please apply now to start your Pobl journey.
How to apply
View full job description and apply on the employers website
