Support Worker

at  Pobl Group

We are recruiting a team of passionate and committed Support Workers to join our NEW SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICE in Caerleon, Newport. You will be supporting 3 remarkable individuals with Physical Disabilities. Full and part time positions available. Shifts to include days, afternoons and sleep–ins (paid) on a fortnightly rolling rota. If you would like the opportunity to work with some truly amazing people please read on…..

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 IS THE ROLE?

This brand new service will be the home of individuals with Physical Disabilities. 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
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 or to visit loved ones. 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.

You will be expected to support with daily aspects of living, including:

• Medication administration
• Cooking skills and other household skills
• Some personal care needs
• Accessing the community and supporting individuals to local groups
• Supporting with individuals’ hobbies and activities such as gardening, swimming.
• Being a team player and having good communication skills
• Completing relevant paperwork to a high standard
• Supporting individuals to budget finances
• Supporting the individuals to appointments
• 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
• Take the people we support out and about therefore a full manual driving licence is essential for this role
• Encouraging and supporting with cleaning, laundry and general household chores
• Being able to bring fresh ideas to the team and implement different ways of working
• Supporting Individuals with their individual needs

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.