Support Worker

Pobl Group; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Llanelli seeks a passionate Support Worker for a part-time role in Supported Living Services. You will assist individuals with daily activities, promote independence, and provide emotional support. The role requires strong teamwork and communication skills. Flexible hours and a rolling rota are essential, with a pay of £12.75/hour plus additional benefits including 26 days holiday, health support, and discounts.

Benefits

26 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays

Health cash plan, counselling, and wellbeing support

Discounts on gyms, shopping, and more

Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes

£250 colleague referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential, full training will be provided.
• Positive and creative attitude and passion for helping others are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with their daily activities and independence.
• Assist with medication, cooking, and household tasks.
• Encourage participation in hobbies and community activities.
• Maintain clear and accurate digital records.
• Support budgeting and financial management.

Skills

Experience working with people or customers

Experience working as part of a team

IT, Literacy and numeracy skills

Job description

We’re looking for a passionate and caring person to join our dedicated team of Support Workers in our Supported Living Service in Llanelli.

We’re currently recruiting for:

• A 16-hour permanent part‑time role, with an additional sleep‑in shift
• Our service operates 24/7, so flexibility is essential
• You’ll work a rolling rota covering days, evenings, weekends, and sleep‑in shifts
• Day shifts typically run from 7am to 11pm
• Sleep‑in shifts are paid at an additional rate of £62.64

Important Requirements:

• Willingness to lone work during day shift and sleep‑in shift
• 2 individuals in this service do smoke, we ask that applicants consider this before applying.

Why Join Pobl Group?

At Pobl, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a team of over 2,300 colleagues across Wales, supporting individuals to live positive, independent lives in their own homes and communities.

Our values are Positive. Considerate. Connected and we live them every day.

What is the role?

This supported living service is the home to 3 lovely ladies with mental health needs. You will be working with these incredible individuals to support with day to day independence, enhance their various skills and support them with daily activities as well as providing emotional support.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting with medication, cooking, and household tasks
• Helping with personal care where needed
• Help individuals access the community and attend local groups, encouraging participation in hobbies and activities
• Be a proactive team player with strong communication skills
• Keeping clear and accurate digital records
• Support individuals with budgeting and managing finances
• Meaningful companionship and promote independence by engaging in conversations around interests and wellbeing, and encouraging participation in fun, skill‑building activities.
• Accompany individuals on outings
• Assist with cleaning and administrative duties
• Contribute fresh ideas and help improve ways of working
• Offer tailored support based on each individual’s unique needs

What skills and experience do you need?

• Experience working with people or customers
• Experience working as part of a team
• IT, Literacy and numeracy skills

Experience is great but not essential. We provide full training and ongoing development to support your success in the role. What matters most is your positive and creative attitude and passion for helping others, as well as the above skills.

Pay & Perks

• £12.75/hour (FTE £24,531)
• Sleep‑in rate: £62.64
• 26 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays
• Pension & sick pay
• One full weekend off per month
• Health cash plan, counselling, and wellbeing support
• Discounts on gyms, shopping, and more
• Electric vehicle and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• £250 colleague referral bonus

FREDIE at Pobl

We’re proud to be guided by our FREDIE principles: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. Whatever your background, you’ll have an equal opportunity to thrive here.

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 held on 20th November in one of our supported living services in Llanelli.