Female Support Worker

Potens Group; Lampeter, Southampton; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Female Support Worker for their Domiciliary service in the Lampeter & Tregaron area. This role involves providing essential support to adults with various needs, including Dementia and Learning disabilities, while promoting their independence and well-being. The company values diversity and offers a supportive environment where employees can thrive. With a commitment to personal and professional development, you will have access to comprehensive training opportunities and an inclusive workplace culture. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Extra paid holiday for your Birthday

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid learning and development opportunities

Exclusive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid manual UK driving license.
• Experience in supporting adults with disabilities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with Dementia, Epilepsy, and Learning disabilities.
• Promote positive well-being and independent living.

Skills

Building relationships

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Positive attitude under pressure

Flexibility

Education

NVQ in Health & Social Care (Level 2 to Level 5)

Job description

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Female support worker in our Domiciliary service within the Lampeter & Tregaron area.

What we’ll give you:

• £12.21 per hour (double on bank holidays)
• 15 hours per week
• An extra day paid holiday for your Birthday.
• 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting adults with Dementia, Epilepsy, diabetes, and Learning disabilities.
• Providing 1-1 and at times 2-1 support.
• Promoting positive well-being.
• Participating and being enthusiastic about their likes and wants.
• Maintaining and developing community links, as well as accessing community and leisure pursuits to support independent living and life skills.
• Involvement in personal care.
• Females only due to service requirements.

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.
• Ability to execute and deliver, whilst keeping a positive attitude under pressure.
• Quick learner, hands-on, and willing to be flexible in tasks and activities.
• Shifts will be mainly weekends only with the possibility of shifts throughout the week.
• Hold a valid manual UK driving license.

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 promotes the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to 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.