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 a 38-bed service split between sheltered and care accommodation with a day centre. The tenants that are supported here have individual personalities and different support needs including some with dementia. As an Extra Care service, the individuals we support here are 55+ and live in their own self-contained flats.
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.
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?
- Experience working with people or customers
- Experience working as part of a team
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- IT skills
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.
For full details of the role and skills required please see the Job Description attached.
What are the pay and benefits?
- Hourly rate of £12.75 making the annual salary £23,868 (36 hour FTE)
- Wakeful nights rate - £12.15 + 20%
- 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral)
- Time for Talking – a free counselling service
- Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eyecare plan
- Give as You Earn charity donation scheme
- Gym and shopping discounts
- Training and progression opportunities – including QCF Level 3 training to qualify you as a Care Worker.
Our Commitment to FREDIE
Pobl Group is guided by the principles of Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement (FREDIE). Whatever your background, you’ll have equal opportunities at Pobl. We welcome your application.
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 to 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 509431
Interviews will be held in Plas Y Mor on 29th October 2025