Support Worker (Health Needs)

Summary

We’re looking for enthusiastic and caring Support Workers (Health Needs) to join our friendly and supportive Supported Living Services team in Port Tennant, Swansea. Our service operates 24/7, so flexibility is important. Shift patterns include:

• 26 hour (permanent) position available
• Day shifts: 7:30 am – 3:00 pm or 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Including Waking nights: 8:00 pm – 8:00 am (enhanced rates apply) If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and be part of a passionate, purpose-driven team , 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.

Where does this role fit in?

In this role, you’ll be supporting four fantastic individuals with learning disabilities, helping them lead active, fulfilling lives. Each person we support has access to their own vehicle to promote independence, so a full UK manual driving licence is essential.

The individuals you’ll support love getting out and about, whether it’s day trips, scenic beach walks, strolls around the local area, or meals out. If you enjoy being active and making a real difference in people’s lives, this could be the perfect role for you!

What is the role?

As a Support Worker, you’ll be involved in all aspects of day-to-day support, including:

• Administering medication
• Preparing meals and supporting with mealtimes
• Laundry and household cleaning
• Accompanying on shopping trips and running errands
• Supporting relationships with friends, family, and the local community
• Taking part in leisure activities, such as swimming, cinema trips, and days out
• Advocating for their needs, preferences, and choices
• Providing personal care, with dignity and respect
• Assisting with manual handling as required
  
  

What skills and experience do you need?

Skills

At POBL we really value your core skills as a person, such as listening skills, empathy, a genuine desire to make a difference and live our values to be Positive, Considerate and Connected, but will be looking for the following:

• A full UK manual driving licence
• Due to the specific needs of the individuals we support [and current legal guidance], this role is only open to applicants who are biologically female
• Experience working with people/customers
• Experience working as part of a team
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Basic I.T skills
  
  

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)
• “Wakeful night” rate which includes a 20% uplift
• 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
• 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’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 to 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 509426