Care Worker (Relief) inCaerphilly inCaerphilly PUBLISHED 28 AUG 2024

Summary


We are looking for Care Workers to join our team of difference makers in our Extra Care service in Caerphilly. As a Care Worker you will feel the reward of building lasting and trusting relationships with those you support while working flexible hours that suit you. We have various flexible positions available. This service needs to be staffed 24/7 so you will be required to work shift patterns including days, evenings, weekends, sleep in shifts, Bank Holidays & Public Holidays. Day shifts are typically split between 7am-11pm, with sleeps ins as extra. Please note that due to the location of this service, public transport is not accessible for all shift times. *Due to the needs of the individuals we support in this service the post holder for this role is required to be female* If you would like the opportunity to work with some truly amazing people please read on…..


Overview



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.


How can I make a difference?


This service is the home of 49 residents with physical disabilities. As an Extra Care service, the individuals we support here are 55+and live in their own self-contained flat.

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.

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.

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
  
  

What skills and experience do you need?


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
  
  

For full details of the role and skills required please see the Job Description attached.



What are some of the benefits?

• Competitive salary of £12.15 per hour
• Wakeful nights - £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
  
  

To work in this role you’ll need to be registered with Social Care Wales. If you’re not already, that's no problem as we’ll help you do this as part of your recruitment process

An enhanced DBS check if required for this role, which we pay for.


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.

We occasionally close a vacancy before the end date as we actively review our applications and will sometimes progress to interview very quickly, we would love to hear from you so please apply now to start your Pobl journey.