Care Worker

As a Care Worker you will take a person-centred approach with our valued residents to ensure they are living their life to the fullest. You will support with day-to-day independence, enhance their various skills and support them with daily activities as well as providing emotional support and personal care.

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


• 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.


• Taking the people we support out and about therefore a full driving licence is preferable


• 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
  
  We are looking for passionate and caring individuals to join our dedicated team of Care Workers in our large residential care home in Aberavon, Neath Port Talbot. We have various full and part time, permanent positions available. If you would like the opportunity to work with some truly amazing people please read on….., A background of working with older people with dementia 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
  
  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.

This service is a large, modern, purpose-built residential care home with an excellent reputation of being a quality and valued care provider where the needs of the residents are at the centre of all that they do.

The team understand that everyone is unique. Tailored care is designed to meet the individual needs and wishes of each resident at the home. Staff are highly trained and understand the importance of enabling people to keep control of their lives.


• Hourly rate of £12.15


• 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


• Pobl socks and Pobl Bobl hats!


• Training and progression opportunities - including QCF Level 3 training to qualify you as a Care Worker.