Senior Support Worker

Potens Group; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Employee assistance programme

Development opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

Potens Group is 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.

You will be part of a team delivering person-centred support, personal care, and activites to help residents live as independently as possible. The role includes audits, on-call duties, and collaboration with the service manager.

Qualifications

• Supporting adults 18+ with learning disability, mental health or autism needs.
• Personal care is required.
• Flexibility for shifts including days, nights, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support adults 18+ with moderate needs, including learning disability/mental health/autism needs.
• Work with the 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.
• Maintain and develop community links and access activities to support independence.

Skills

Independent working

Multitasking

Organisation

Relationship building

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ Health & Social Care Level 2-5

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.

Are you 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 and 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.
• Working 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 contain 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, pro-active 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.