Care Worker (Relief)

Pobl Group; Swansea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a not-for-profit organization that makes a significant impact on the lives of individuals in Wales. As a Care Worker, you will provide essential support to residents, helping them live fulfilling lives while fostering a warm and inclusive environment. This role offers flexible hours to accommodate your lifestyle, with various shift patterns available. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, you can thrive in your career while making a real difference in your community. If you are passionate about care and eager to contribute positively, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Sleep-in rate

Bespoke learning pathway

Internal progression

Wellbeing support

Time for Talk service

Qualifications

• Experience with physical or mental health needs is desired but not necessary.
• Full training and support provided by senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and emotional support.
• Ensure health and wellbeing of residents through daily activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to respond to emotional needs

Teamwork in challenging environments

Flexibility

Education

Training in care or related field

Job description

As part of our not-for-profit organisation, whatever your role, you’ll play a unique part in making a remarkable difference to the lives of thousands of people in communities across Wales.

Are you looking for flexible hours to fit around your lifestyle?

We are looking for engaging and passionate individuals to join our amazing Relief Team as a Floating Support Worker in the Newport area.

CALLING ALL PASSIONATE & PATIENT PEOPLE LOOKING TO START OR FURTHER THEIR CAREER IN CARE!

PERMANENT FULL & PART TIME OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! Various shift patterns including day, evenings and weekends. If you would like the opportunity to work with some truly amazing people please read on…..

• Reference: 508797
• Locations: Neath Port Talbot
• Closing Date: 7 Feb 2025

We are looking for a Finance Officer to manage housing benefit and service charge payments within our Newport Supported Accommodation Service. This is a full-time, permanent role with office hours from Monday to Friday.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated leader with a proven track record of inspiring teams, driving strategic goals, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. This opportunity sits within our Ffynnon Floating Support Team on a full-time, permanent basis.

We have an incredible opportunity for a Multi Skilled Engineer to join our Pobl Trades Team based in Cwmbran, covering properties in South East Wales on a Full Time, Permanent basis to join our Planned Repairs team. If you have a passion for making a difference in the community, we’d love for you to be part of our team on a full-time, permanent basis. Ideal candidates will have experience in Carpentry as their core trade, with expertise in other trades such as plumbing being a bonus.

• Reference: 508776
• Categories: Care: All Care roles, Care: Residential Care Homes

Join Our Team as a Care Worker in Pontardawe!

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!

Overview

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
• Sleep in rate - £62.64
• 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.