Residential Support Worker: Learn, Grow & Make a Difference

Potens; South Molton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

NVQ in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate

Staff benefits and discounts

Job summary

Potens is recruiting a Support Worker at Bourne Bridge House, South Molton, to support young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism in a residential setting. A full, valid driving licence and own vehicle are essential due to location and service needs.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, EAP, and funded learning opportunities (NVQ Levels 2–5). Shifts include earlies, lates, long days, and occasional sleep-ins, with 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Full, valid driving licence and own vehicle required due to location and service needs.
• Experience or willingness to engage in learning and development opportunities (NVQ level 2 to level 5 Health & Social Care) is supported.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a range of activities including swimming, cinema, theatre, outdoor pursuits, forest school, and day-to-day tasks like shopping or accompanying individuals on holidays.
• Provide a homely environment with encouragement, education and stimulation; support personal care and help individuals build life skills.
• Support and participate in activities to promote choice and involvement for residents.

Skills

Driving licence

Flexible shifts

People skills

Job description

Potens is recruiting a Support Worker at Bourne Bridge House, South Molton, to support young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism in a residential setting. A full, valid driving licence and own vehicle are essential due to location and service needs.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, EAP, and funded learning opportunities (NVQ Levels 2–5). Shifts include earlies, lates, long days, and occasional sleep-ins, with 40 hours per week.