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?
This is one of our newest services in Newport and is the home of individuals with Physical and Learning Disabilities. Our Support Workers work 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. You could be joining the people we support in going out and about in the community and provide them with new life experiences. 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.
As a Support Working doing waking night shifts you will be expected to support with daily aspects of living, including:
- Medication administration
- Supporting individuals' bedtime routines
- Supporting with individual needs throughout the night
- Personal care needs
- Supporting individuals with moving and assisting
- Cleaning duties
What skills and experience do you need?
A background of working with people with physical or mental health needs and learning disabilities 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
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 £ 24,531 (FTE)
- Enhanced Pay for night shifts.
- 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Sick Pay
- Every other weekend off
- 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.
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 509050
***Interviews will take place on 5th June 2025***