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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.
SummaryWe are looking for a genuine and passionate individual to join our dedicated team of Support Worker in our Supported Living service in Newport. We have a full time, 37 hour permanent position available. 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?
Skills
This service is the home of 4 caring and social individuals with mental health and learning disabilities. These individuals are like a little family who support and care for one another. They have a varied degree of independence and some enjoy going out on their own. As a support worker, you will be working with these incredible individuals to enhance their various skills and support them with daily activities.
Duties will include:
- Providing support with personal care
- Medication
- attending health appointments
- Advocating on behalf of the individuals supported
- Support with daily classes, social clubs and social activities within the community.
What skills and experience do you need?
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
For full details of the role and skills required please see the Job Description attached.
What are some of the benefits?
- Competitive salary of £23, 376 FTE, £12.15 p/h
- 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
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.
If you have the skills and experience required to be our next difference maker, please 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.
Summary
We are looking for a genuine and passionate individual to join our dedicated team of Support Worker in our Supported Living service in Newport. We have a full time, 37 hour permanent position available. 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?
Skills
This service is the home of 4 caring and social individuals with mental health and learning disabilities. These individuals are like a little family who support and care for one another. They have a varied degree of independence and some enjoy going out on their own. As a support worker, you will be working with these incredible individuals to enhance their various skills and support them with daily activities.
Duties will include:
What skills and experience do you need?
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;
For full details of the role and skills required please see the Job Description attached.
What are some of the benefits?
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.
If you have the skills and experience required to be our next difference maker, please 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.
We are looking for a genuine and passionate individual to join our dedicated team of Support Worker in our Supported Living service in Newport. We have a full time, 37 hour permanent position available. 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?
Skills
This service is the home of 4 caring and social individuals with mental health and learning disabilities. These individuals are like a little family who support and care for one another. They have a varied degree of independence and some enjoy going out on their own. As a support worker, you will be working with these incredible individuals to enhance their various skills and support them with daily activities.
Duties will include:
- Providing support with personal care
- Medication
- attending health appointments
- Advocating on behalf of the individuals supported
- Support with daily classes, social clubs and social activities within the community.
What skills and experience do you need?
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
For full details of the role and skills required please see the Job Description attached.
What are some of the benefits?
- Competitive salary of £23, 376 FTE, £12.15 p/h
- 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
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.
If you have the skills and experience required to be our next difference maker, please 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.
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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