Support Worker
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 January 2026 |
| Location: | Ammanford, Carmarthenshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Pobl Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 509457 |
Summary
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you believe in empowering others to live independently and with dignity? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our dedicated Supported Living team in Ammanford.
We’re currently recruiting for:
• 16 hour permanent part-time role (plus an additional sleep in shift)
• Our service runs 24/7, so flexibility is key. You’ll work a rolling rota that includes days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts (day shifts typically run between 7am–11pm, with sleep-ins paid additionally @ £62.64).
Important Requirements:
• A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role, as driving mobility vehicles is a key requirement to support those in our care.
• Due to the specific needs of the individuals we support [and current legal guidance], this role is only open to applicants who are biologically female.
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.
About the Service
You’ll be supporting six incredible individuals aged 22–70 with learning disabilities. They’re social, full of personality, and love getting out and about. Your role will be to support their independence, build life skills, and share in their hobbies and daily routines.
We follow a “do with, not do for” approach, because we believe in empowering people, not doing things for them.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting with medication, cooking, and household tasks
Helping with personal care where needed
Encouraging community involvement and hobbies
Providing companionship and emotional support
Supporting budgeting and admin tasks
Driving individuals to activities and appointments
Keeping clear and accurate digital records
Bringing fresh ideas and energy to the team
What You’ll Bring
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
A full UK driving licence
Pay & Perks
• Competitive salary of £24,531.00 FTE (£12.75 per hour)
• Sleep-in rate: £62.64 per 8 hour shift
• Waking night rate: 20% Enhancement from 11pm to 7am
• Enhanced DBS which we will pay for
• Social Care Wales registration is fully reimbursed
• 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 1 years’ service or cash equivalent of 1 days’ annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Sick Pay, rising with length of service up to 6 months full pay after 4 years
• Bespoke learning pathway with the support from an experienced Learning and Development team
• Wellbeing and psychological support and access to the Time for Talk counselling service
• Colleague Discount platform + Blue Light Card Eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands
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’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 509547
Interviews will be held on w/c 8th of January 2026
We’re currently recruiting for:
• 16 hour permanent part-time role (plus an additional sleep in shift)
• Our service runs 24/7, so flexibility is key. You’ll work a rolling rota that includes days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts (day shifts typically run between 7am–11pm, with sleep-ins paid additionally @ £62.64).
Important Requirements:
• A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role, as driving mobility vehicles is a key requirement to support those in our care.
• Due to the specific needs of the individuals we support [and current legal guidance], this role is only open to applicants who are biologically female.
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.
About the Service
You’ll be supporting six incredible individuals aged 22–70 with learning disabilities. They’re social, full of personality, and love getting out and about. Your role will be to support their independence, build life skills, and share in their hobbies and daily routines.
We follow a “do with, not do for” approach, because we believe in empowering people, not doing things for them.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting with medication, cooking, and household tasks
Helping with personal care where needed
Encouraging community involvement and hobbies
Providing companionship and emotional support
Supporting budgeting and admin tasks
Driving individuals to activities and appointments
Keeping clear and accurate digital records
Bringing fresh ideas and energy to the team
What You’ll Bring
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
A full UK driving licence
Pay & Perks
• Competitive salary of £24,531.00 FTE (£12.75 per hour)
• Sleep-in rate: £62.64 per 8 hour shift
• Waking night rate: 20% Enhancement from 11pm to 7am
• Enhanced DBS which we will pay for
• Social Care Wales registration is fully reimbursed
• 26 days (pro rata) holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 1 years’ service or cash equivalent of 1 days’ annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Sick Pay, rising with length of service up to 6 months full pay after 4 years
• Bespoke learning pathway with the support from an experienced Learning and Development team
• Wellbeing and psychological support and access to the Time for Talk counselling service
• Colleague Discount platform + Blue Light Card Eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands
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’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 509547
Interviews will be held on w/c 8th of January 2026