Support Worker (Relief)

We are looking for difference makers in our Supported Living Care services in Caerphilly Borough covering the Blackwood, Risca, and Ystrad Mynach area. A Support Worker (Relief) role is fully flexible, working day, night and weekend shifts. You will feel the reward of building lasting and trusting relationships with those you support. The role will develop your communication and interpersonal skills, as well as your knowledge and networks within the support work role. Due to the needs of the individuals we support in this service, a full UK manual driving licence and access to a car is required. This truly is an exciting opportunity for you to develop both personally and with your career., As Support Worker (Relief) you will be working with 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 individuals we support have different personalities with different likes and hobbies. You could be joining the people we support in going on long walks in the countryside, dancing to music, watching films, and going out and about in the community or to visit loved ones. 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 first-hand 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 and access to a car 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
  
  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 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.


• An hourly rate of £12.15
• Sleep in rate - £64.62
• Wakeful night rate - £12.5 + 20%
• Night rate of 1.5 x hourly rate.
• 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.