Care Worker

We have an opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering quality care to join our committed team as Care Worker in our residential care home in Pontardawe. We have a 36 hour, full time, permanent position available. This service needs to be staffed 24/7 so you will be required to work various shift patterns including days, evenings, weekends, wakeful nights and sleep in shifts as part of a rolling rota. Day shifts are typically split between 7am-11pm, with sleeps ins as extra. If you would like the opportunity to work with some truly amazing people please read on….., As a Care Worker, you will work with the residents closely on a daily basis, assisting them to live their lives to the full. You will assist them with their needs according to their wishes. Becoming a friend and having fun with them is one of the most important parts of the role. Duties will include:

• Ensuring health and wellbeing of residents.
• Providing personal care and emotional support.
• Medication administration.
• Participating in stimulating activities.
• Involving residents in a person-centred approach.
  
  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. You would need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
• Excellent communication skills, with an enthusiastic and positive outlook
• Ability to respond to people's emotional, psychological, social and spiritual needs
• The confidence to work as part of a team in a sometimes-challenging environment, using your own initiative
• The desire to develop skills, undertaking appropriate training courses when offered
  
  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 the home of 40 residents, all with individual personalities and different support needs including some with dementia. How can I make a difference?


• Competitive salary of £22,774 FTE, which is £12.15 per hour
• Wakeful nights rate - £12.15 + 20%
• Sleep in rate - £62.64
• 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Sick Pay
• Bespoke learning pathway with the support from an experienced Learning and Development team
• Internal Progression
• Wellbeing and psychological support
• Time for Talk service
• 45p per mile