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Job Description
Who are Pobl Group
Pobl Group are a proud employer of over 2300 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 5 males and 1 female with physical disabilities. They live in their own selfcontained flats within our complex. 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.
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 different personalities with different likes and hobbies like going to the gym going to football matches and surfing. 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 firsthand 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 such as walking/hiking
- 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
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. 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 peoples 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 24531 (FTE)
- Sleepin rate 62.64
- 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Sick Pay
- 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.
Our Commitment to FREDIE
Pobl Group is guided by the principles of Fairness Respect Equality Diversity Inclusion and Engagement (FREDIE). Whatever your background youll have equal opportunities at Pobl. We welcome your application.
How to Apply
If youre 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. Dont miss the chancestart 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 contactand quote the job number 508944.
Employment Type
Part-Time
