Support Worker

Pobl Group; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Carmarthen is seeking caring individuals for a rewarding role in their moving on service. The position involves supporting individuals to gain independence, encouraging participation in community activities, and providing emotional support. Ideal candidates should possess good interpersonal skills, have a full UK driving licence, and be willing to engage with vulnerable individuals. Flexible part-time opportunities are available.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £12.75

26 days holiday plus Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Sick Pay after qualifying period

Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral)

Free counselling service

Health Cash Plan

Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes

Gym and shopping discounts

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with mental health needs or learning disabilities is desirable.
• Full training and ongoing development provided.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals toward greater independence and a more fulfilling life.
• Encourage engagement in community services and wellbeing activities.
• Assist with managing finances and budgeting.
• Administer medication safely according to guidelines.

Skills

Experience working with people or customers

Experience working as part of a team

Literacy and numeracy skills

IT skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate about helping others and making a positive impact? We have a unique opportunity for caring, motivated individuals to join our team in our moving on service in Tanerdy, Carmarthen. In this rewarding role, you'll support individuals as they take important steps toward greater independence and a more fulfilling life.

Responsibilities

• Daytime hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• The service could change due to needs of individuals so sleep ins, weekends and evenings may also be required
• Flexible part-time opportunities
• Encourage engagement in community services, wellbeing, and leisure activities
• Support access to education, training, and employment at a suitable pace
• Provide trauma-informed, emotionally aware support during distress
• Deliver sensitive suicide prevention and promote recovery-focused safety
• Assist with cooking, household routines, and independent living skills
• Support community participation and attendance at local groups
• Offer companionship and meaningful, wellbeing-focused conversations
• Complete documentation and paperwork accurately and on time
• Help individuals manage finances and budgeting
• Administer medication safely in line with guidelines
• Promote fun, inclusion, and creativity through activities
• Collaborate with the team, sharing ideas and new approaches
• Provide digital (computer-based) administrative support as a key worker

Experience and qualifications

• Experience working with people or customers
• Experience working as part of a team
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• IT skills
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential for this role
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals, particularly those with mental health needs or learning disabilities, is desirable but not essential
• We provide full training and ongoing development to support your success in the role.

Compensation and benefits

• An hourly rate of £12.75 making the annual salary £24,531 (FTE)
• Sleep in rate of £62.64
• Waking night rate of £12.75 + 20%
• 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Sick Pay (after qualifying period)
• 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 Support Worker.