We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time support worker role, for health needs relating to complex and physical needs based at our Llanelli service. We have 2 part time, permanent positions available, 16 & 18 hours. 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. Where does this role fit in? The service consists of separate bungalows near Llanelli town centre. Our six service users enjoy a variety of activities bespoke to each individual, either in the home or out and about. Your day could be spent supporting our clients with everyday tasks, driving them on days out or attending Day Service. What is the role? Your day could be spent supporting our clients with everyday tasks, driving them on days out or helping them to Facetime their friends and family. The people we support have complex needs and it is a challenging role with plenty of job satisfaction where you will make a positive difference to their lives. You will contribute to enabling people to set, develop and achieve their goals, being part of which is highly rewarding. You will be involved in all aspects of day to day support for our clients, including; • All aspects of personal care • Administering medication • Food preparation • Laundry • Acting as a staff advocate for non-verbal clients • Liaising with family members • Outings, such as to the beach • Attending day service • Feeding and PEG feeding (full training provided)
What skills and experience do you need? A background of working with people with learning disabilities or physical 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 Our values are positive, connected and considerate. At Pobl, you will share these values and be motivated to work in an environment that is driven by them. **Due to the needs of the individuals we support in this service, a full UK manual driving licence is required** There are various daytime shift times, sleep ins and wakeful nights (full night shifts) For this role you will require an Enhanced DBS check, which we pay for. To work in this role you will need to be registered with Social Care Wales. If you’re not already we’ll help you do this as part of your recruitment process. What are the pay and benefits? • £12.23 per hour • Care Uplift pay for Bank holidays, sleep in’s and wakeful nights • 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. • Opportunity to swap shifts within the team. 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 are interviewing quickly so please don’t delay in applying. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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