Support Worker (Profound Learning Disabilities & Autism)

We are looking for experienced Support Workers to provide support and enable 2 incredible individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism., In this service you will work with young adults with Autism who can display behaviours that challenge. You will support this individual to manage and learn new skills using a person centred approached to increase their independence throughout life. We pride ourselves on supporting any individual to better their life skills, community presence and any other support they may require.

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.

Daily Duties include:

• Work with a team of colleagues to provide the best service to the individual's we support which is truly aspirational and person centred.


• Work to a Positive Behavioural Support Plan and personal plan to ensure effective implementation through review in conjunction with the MDT and or PBS lead.


• Closely working with a multidisciplinary team and family members.


• Actively encouraging the individuals to be part of the community.


• You will be required to support and develop people's skill base around daily living tasks such as cooking, domestic, finances and medication administration.


• You will provide support in the community with shopping, appointments , educational and leisure activities.


• Support with personal care as outlined in their personal care plan.


• Review risk assessments and support plans alongside your team manager and have a natural desire to help individuals to achieve outcomes.


• Working with a large staff team and being to use your own initiative.
  
  Experience working in an environment that requires Positive Behavioural Support is essential for this role.


• A full driving licence is essential for this role and staff must be able to drive a manual vehicle.


• 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
  
  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.

This is an 18 hour, part time, permanent position. This service needs to be staffed 24/7 so you will be required to work a mixture of the following shifts; 08:00-15:00, 10:00-20:00, 15:00-22:00 and waking nights (these are 10:00-08:00). There is no fixed pattern and rotas will be given 6 weeks in advance.


• Due to the needs of the individuals we support in this service, a full UK manual driving licence is required for this role


If you would like the opportunity to work with some truly amazing people please read on…..,
• An annual salary of £24,539 (FTE)


• Wakeful nights rate £12.15 + 20%


• Sleep in rate £62.64


• 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays


• Pension scheme


• Sick Pay


• Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral)


• Time for Talking - a free counselling service


• Health Cash Plan


• Savings Scheme


• Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes


• Cycle to work scheme


• Eyecare plan


• Give as You Earn charity donation scheme


• Gym and shopping discounts


• Pobl socks and Pobl Bobl hats!


• Training and progression opportunities - including QCF Level 3 training to qualify you as a Care Worker.