Support Worker in Llanelli inLlanelli PUBLISHED WED 5 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.75 per hour
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Pobl Group rNlL7NA3D
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 05 November 2025 Salary: £12.75 per hour Hours: Part time Closing date: 13 November 2025 Location: Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Remote working: On-site only Company: Pobl Group Job type: Permanent Job reference: 509490 Apply for this job Summary We’re looking for a passionate and caring person to join our dedicated team of Support Workers in our Supported Living Service in Llanelli. We’re currently recruiting for: • A 16-hour permanent part-time role, with an additional sleep-in shift • Our service operates 24/7, so flexibility is essential • You’ll work a rolling rota covering days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts • Day shifts typically run from 7am to 11pm • Sleep-in shifts are paid at an additional rate of £62.64 Important Requirements: • Willingness to lone work during day shift and sleep in shift • 2 individuals in this service do smoke, we ask that applicants consider this before applying. If you would like the opportunity to work with some truly amazing people please read on….. Why Join Pobl Group? At Pobl, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a team of over 2,300 colleagues across Wales, supporting individuals to live positive, independent lives in their own homes and communities. Our values are Positive. Considerate. Connected and we live them every day. What is the role? This supported living service is the home to 3 lovely ladies with mental health needs. You will be working 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. What You’ll Be Doing Supporting with medication, cooking, and household tasks Helping with personal care where needed Help individuals access the community and attend local groups, Encouraging participation in hobbies and activities Be a proactive team player with strong communication skills Keeping clear and accurate digital records Support individuals with budgeting and managing finances meaningful companionship and promote independence by engaging in conversations around interests and wellbeing, and encouraging participation in fun, skill-building activities. Accompany individuals on outings Assist with cleaning and administrative duties Contribute fresh ideas and help improve ways of working Offer tailored support based on each individual’s unique needs What skills and experience do you need? Experience is great but not essential. We provide full training and ongoing development to support your success in the role. What matters most is your positive and creative attitude and passion for helping others, as well as: Experience working with people or customers Experience working as part of a team IT, Literacy and numeracy skills For full details of the role and skills required please see the Job Description attached. Pay & Perks £12.75/hour (FTE £24,531) Sleep-in rate: £62.64 26 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays Pension & sick pay One full weekend off per month Health cash plan, counselling, and wellbeing support Discounts on gyms, shopping, and more Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes £250 colleague referral bonus FREDIE at Pobl We’re proud to be guided by our FREDIE principles: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. Whatever your background, you’ll have an equal opportunity to thrive here. What do you need to do now? If you have the skills and experience required to be our next difference maker, please apply now. We will just require an up-to-date CV along with a few contact details so that we can get back in touch with you. 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. Interviews will be held on 20th November in one of our supported living services in Llanelli.
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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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