Female Support Worker

Potens Group; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13/hour

24 hrs/week

Contributory pension

EAP 24/7

NVQ training (level 2-5)

Job summary

Potens Group is seeking a Female Support Worker to join our Birkenhead service. The role involves 1-1 support, promoting wellbeing, and helping residents with daily living in a busy residential setting.

We offer a broad benefits package, including a contributory pension, 24 hours weekly, and NVQ training from level 2 to 5 in Health & Social Care. There is no visa sponsorship for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work is essential.
• Able to work independently, multitask and prioritise to support people.
• Shifts can include weekends.
• Females only due to service requirements.
• NVQ in Health & Social Care levels 2–5 preferred or achieved.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
• Provide 1-1 support and promote positive well-being.
• Be enthusiastic about service users' interests and goals.
• Develop community links and support independent living.
• Work in a busy residential service.

Skills

Experience in care or support work

Strong relationship building

Flexible shifts

Independent worker

Females only due to service

Education

NVQ Health & Social Care Level 2

NVQ Health & Social Care Level 5

Job description

We are looking for a Female Support worker to join our Service in Birkenhead.

If you like helping people develop & grow, read on, as you may be a perfect fit for our team, as these are some of the things the people we support like and want staff who will motivate, participate and be as enthusiastic as they are.

What we’ll give you

We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:

• £13.00 per hour
• 24 hours per week.
• Contributory pension scheme
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – including internal leadership competency sessions and recognised qualifications (level 2 to level 5 NVQ in Health & Social Care).
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.

Please note that there is no sponsorship for this role.

What you’ll be doing

• The people we support are adults who may have learning disabilities, behaviours that are challenging, and/or mental health needs.
• Support 1-1 and continue to promote positive well-being.
• Participate and be as enthusiastic about their likes and wants as they are.
• Maintain and develop their community links, as well as accessing community and leisure pursuits to support their independent living and life skills.
• This is within a busy, vibrant residential service.

Who you are

• Able to work independently, multitask, organise and prioritise work to suit the people we support.
• Exceptional at building relationships and influencing at all levels, internal and external.
• Willing to be flexible as shifts can include weekends.
• Experience in care or support work is essential.
• Ability to execute and deliver, whilst keeping a positive attitude under pressure
• Quick learner, hands-on, willing to be flexible in tasks and activities.
• Females only due to service requirements

Who we are

We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 35 years’ experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. We are always looking for committed, proactive and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life, and, in return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

Safeguarding

Potens is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks before appointment, including but not exhaustive: enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role specific and can be discussed pre-application if required.

Diversity

We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.