Support Worker

Pobl Group; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Ammanford seeks dedicated Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities. Positions include part-time roles with flexible shifts. Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping others and a full UK driving license.

Benefits

26 days holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Sick Pay

Colleague Referral Scheme (£250)

Free counselling service

Health Cash Plan

Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for enabling independent living.
• Experience with learning or mental health needs desired.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily activities and emotional support.
• Administer medication and assist with personal care.
• Encourage participation in community activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for passionate and caring people to join our dedicated team of Support Workers in our Supported Living service in Ammanford. We have an a 33 hour 3 month fixed term position and, part time (18 & 20 hour) permanent positions available. This service needs to be staffed 24/7 so you will be required to work various shift patterns including days, evenings, weekends and sleep in shifts as part of a rolling rota. Day shifts are typically split between 7am-11pm, with sleeps ins as extra. Due to the needs of the individuals we support in this service, a full UK manual driving licence is required. Due to the needs of the individuals we support in this service the post holder for this role is required to be female. If you would like the opportunity to work with some truly amazing people please read on…

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for passionate and caring people to join our dedicated team of Support Workers in our Supported Living service in Ammanford. We have an a 33 hour 3 month fixed term position and, part time (18 & 20 hour) permanent positions available. This service needs to be staffed 24/7 so you will be required to work various shift patterns including days, evenings, weekends and sleep in shifts as part of a rolling rota. Day shifts are typically split between 7am-11pm, with sleeps ins as extra. Due to the needs of the individuals we support in this service, a full UK manual driving licence is required. Due to the needs of the individuals we support in this service the post holder for this role is required to be female. If you would like the opportunity to work with some truly amazing people please read on…

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.

What is the role?

This service is the home of 6 individuals aged between 22 and 70 with learning disabilities. You will be working with them to support with day to day independence, enhance their various skills and support them with daily activities as well as providing emotional support

The service promotes the importance of the “do with and not do for” approach and has had a very positive impact on these incredible individuals.

The individuals we support have a variety of personalities, are social and enjoy days out. By being part of this team, you would play an influential role in enabling the people we support to lead fulfilling and independent lives and see first-hand how you make a difference to them.

Also, 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.

You will be expected to support with daily aspects of living, including:

• Medication administration
• Cooking skills and other household skills
• Some personal care needs.
• Accessing the community and supporting to local groups
• Supporting with individuals’ hobbies and activities.
• Being a team player and having good communication skills
• Completing relevant paperwork to a high standard
• Supporting individuals to budget finances
• Providing companionship to the people we support through talking about their interests and wellbeing.
• Having fun by encouraging the supported individuals to take part in activities that enhance their life skills and promote independence.
• Take the people we support out and about, therefore a full manual driving licence is essential for this role.
• Encouraging and supporting with cleaning and administrative duties
• Being able to bring fresh ideas to the team and implement different ways of working.
• Supporting Individuals with their individual needs
  
  

It is important you are committed and able to commit to the shift patterns in this service.

What skills and experience do you need?

A background of working with people with learning, 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 the pay and benefits?

• An hourly rate of £12.75 making the annual salary £24,531 (FTE)
• Sleep in rate £62.64
• 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Sick Pay
• One full weekend off per month
• 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 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.

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.

• Interviews will be taking place in our Swansea office on Thursday 5th June 2025***

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