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Potens; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Learning & development

Employee assistance program

Exclusive staff benefits

Job summary

Potens in Birkenhead is seeking a Female Support Worker to join our residential service. You will support adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs, building relationships, promoting independence and well-being through one-to-one and group activities.

The role requires flexibility, weekends, and a proactive attitude. Prior care or support work is essential; we offer a pension, learning opportunities (levels 2-5 NVQ in Health & Social Care), and access to exclusive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 support and promote wellbeing.
• Develop community links and support independent living.
• Engage in activities and accompany people to leisure events.
• Work flexible shifts including weekends.

Skills

Care experience

Support work

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. 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 access 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

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