Support Worker Job no: 508753
Work type: Part time
Salary: 12.15
Location: Caerphilly
Categories: All Care roles, Supported Living
Job Description: Customer & Community (Care)
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.
What is the role?
This service in Blackwood is the home of a social and creative individual with learning disabilities.
He loves to be out in the community and meeting new people.
As a Support Worker you will support and assist with day to day activities and promote the independence of this truly amazing individuals.
As a Pobl Difference Maker you really are part of something special where you and your opinions matter.
We have a culture built on our values to be Positive, Considerate and Connected.
Duties Include: Supporting Individuals with their Individual needs.
Providing emotional support Completing various Cleaning and Administrative Duties.
Being able to bring fresh ideas to the team and implement different ways of working.
Stock checking Individuals Medications and Finances.
Sleep in a dedicated guest room at a fixed rate of £62.64 from 10.30pm - 6.30am
For full details of the role and skills required please see the Role Profile document attached.
There are varied shifts in the service including sleep in shifts and weekends and Bank Holidays.
The successful candidate will receive a fortnightly rota and every other weekend off.
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 Due to the needs of the individuals we support in this service, a full UK manual driving licence is required.
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 £12.15 making the annual salary £23,376 (FTE) Sleep in rate - £62.64 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 Pobl socks and Pobl Bobl hats!
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.
Advertised: 09 Jan 2025 GMT Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Jan 2025 GMT Standard Time