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.
What is the role?
At our residential care home in Aberavon, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored care that respects the individuality of each resident. Our compassionate and highly trained staff work closely with residents to ensure their personal needs, preferences, and wishes are at the heart of everything we do.
Our home is a warm and vibrant community of 60 residents, each with their own personality and support needs, including individuals living with dementia.
The Kitchen Assistant will be part of the catering team ensuring the highest standards are achieved to meet the needs to the residents. You’ll prepare, cook and serve meals (including portion control and provision of special dietary meals where necessary). You’ll also implement health and safety in the kitchen, including food hygiene, Infection control and COSHH.
This role will mean that you will manage the full meal-time process from ordering and receipting food for the kitchen, to storage, food preparation, cooking and clean-up.
A great part of this job is actively engaging residents in conversation and having meaningful interactions with them about their lives and experiences.
You will also provide assistance to people who we support at mealtimes if they require it.
What skills and experience do you need?
To be successful you’ll have experience of working in food preparation in a professional kitchen environment.
Our values are positive, connected and considerate. At Pobl, you will share these values and be motivated to work in an environment that is driven by them.
This position is subject to a DBS application.
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.
For full details of the role and skills required please see the Job Description attached.
What are the pay and benefits?
- 23,587.2 FTE
- 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
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eyecare plan
- Give as You Earn charity donation scheme
- Gym and shopping discounts
- Training and progression opportunities
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.
How to apply
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—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 509070
Interviews will be held 28th May 2025