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Potens; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 hours per week

Employee assistance program

NVQ training in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate

Job summary

Potens's Oakleigh in Dawlish is recruiting a Support Worker to assist adults with learning difficulties, mental health needs and autism in a residential setting. The role focuses on prompting and guiding daily activities with minimal personal care.

You will help with cooking, shopping, cleaning and laundry, and support residents to access the community, including day trips and outings. Full-time, 37 hours weekly, on-site work.

Responsibilities

• There is very little personal care required; the people we support mostly require prompting and guiding.
• Supporting our residents with their daily practical activities, shopping, food preparation, support with cooking, cleaning, and laundry, etc.
• Supporting with accessing the community and taking part in a range of activities, including walking, swimming, theatre and cinema trips, day trips out, and attending music events.

Skills

Caregiving

Daily living support

Community access

Education

NVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Support Worker.

Here at Oakleigh, we provide residential care for up to 11 adults who have a range of needs, including learning difficulties, mental health needs, autism, and some behaviours perceived to be challenging. We are located within the seaside town of Dawlish.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

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 that includes, but is not limited to:

• 37 hours per week. Shift patterns include 8am-3pm and 3pm-10pm.


• 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).


• New to care? You can complete your Care Certificate with us.


• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.

What you'll be doing:

• There is very little personal care required; the people we support mostly require prompting and guiding.


• Supporting our residents with their daily practical activities, shopping, food preparation, support with cooking, cleaning, and laundry, etc.


• Supporting with accessing the community and taking part in a range of activities, including walking, swimming, theatre and cinema trips, day trips out, and attending music events.

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