We are looking for a caring and passionate individual to join our dedicated team of Support Worker (Health Needs) in our Support Living services in Swansea.
We have a part time, permanent position available for 17 hours.
You will be required to work a variety of shifts including mornings, afternoons and at least one wakeful night in a 2 week period. The successful candidate will receive a fortnightly rota and every other weekend off.
** 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.
Where does this role fit in?
We currently have an opportunity for a Support Worker (Health Needs) to join our team in Port Tennant, Swansea, where we support 4 wonderful individuals with learning disabilities. All individuals we support have a car to support their independence so it's essential that you have a full UK driving License, however you do not need to own your own car. The location is easily accessible by public transport and if you do wish to drive to your shift, there is parking available. The individuals that you would be supporting have complex needs and therefore previous care experience is required.
The people we support enjoy day trips, local walks, beach walks and meals out.
What is the role?
You will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day support for our client, including;
Administering medication Meal preparation Laundry and cleaning Accompanying them on shopping trips Supporting to maintain relationships with friends and family Accompanying to swimming, cinema and days out Being an advocate Personal care Manual handling 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.
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.
** Due to the needs of the individuals in this service this is a female only role**
** Due to the needs of the individuals we support in this service, a full UK manual driving licence is required **
What are the shift patterns, pay and benefits?
There are various permanent, part time positions available.
You will be required to work a variety of shifts including Mornings, Afternoons and at least one wakeful night in a 2 week period.
The successful candidate will receive a fortnightly rota and every other weekend off.
An hourly rate of £12.23 “Wakeful night” rate which includes a 20% uplift between the hours of 2300 and 0800. Typical 2 nights per month. 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 discounts Training and progression opportunities – including QCF Level 3 training to qualify you as a Care Worker. 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.
What do you need to do now?
If you have the skills and experience required to be our next difference maker, please apply now. We will just require an up-to-date CV along with a few contact details so that we can get back in touch with you.
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
