Senior Support Worker

Potens Group; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

EAP 24/7

Learning & NVQ opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Potens Group is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for our new Supported Living Service in Crewe. You will be part of a small team delivering person-centred support to adults 18+ with varied health and social care needs, helping them live as independently as possible.

Join us to help maintain high standards of care, participate in audits, and contribute to community engagement while working flexible shifts, including days and evenings.

Qualifications

• Passion to support others and make a difference.
• Ability to work independently, multitask and stay organised.
• Positive attitude under pressure.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support adults 18+ with moderate needs incl learning disability or mental health needs.
• Work with service manager and staff to maintain high levels of support.
• Be part of an on-call system.
• Complete weekly and monthly audits.
• Provide personal care.
• Develop community links and enable independent living and life skills.

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our brand-new Supported Living Service in Crewe.

Located in the heart of Crewe, Stanley House provides high-quality specialist supported living services for twelve adults aged 18 and over.

Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference? Join us today!

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:

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

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting Adults 18+ with moderate needs and a learning disability / mental health/autism need/physical health need.
• Working alongside the service manager & staff members to maintain a high level of support that’s required for the service needs.
• Be part of an on-call system.
• Complete weekly and monthly audits.
• Personal care is required.
• Work to maintain a high level of support required for the service needs.
• Maintain and develop their community links, as well as access community and leisure pursuits to support their independent living and life skills.

Who you are:

• We want individuals with a passion to support others and make a difference to their everyday lives.
• Can you work independently, multitask, and organise?
• Have a positive attitude under pressure?
• Exceptional at building relationships and influencing at all levels, internal and external.
• Flexible, as shifts will include days, nights, evenings and weekends.

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 limited to 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.