Support Worker

Changeworknow is part of the Access Group; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Potens is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker at Birkenhead, providing care to adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to promote independence. The role includes delivering personal care, supporting residents, and participating in activities both inside the service and in the community.

The position requires flexibility across early, late, night, weekend, and bank holiday shifts, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and a supportive team

Qualifications

• Passion to support others and help adults live independently.
• Ability to work in a team and handle multiple tasks.
• Flexibility to work early, late, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Experience in health and social care is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents.
• Promote independence through supportive activities.
• Maintain high level of service support according to needs.
• Participate in activities within the service and in the community.

Skills

Passion to support others

Teamwork

Flexibility with shifts

Independent working

Calm under pressure

Job description

We are pleased to announce that we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Support Worker.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

7-9 Park Road South is a specialist residential service with excellent facilities located in Birkenhead. Here we support adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs with varied levels of independence.

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.
• 40 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working within a team to promote the independence of the people who live with us.
• Providing personal care.
• Working to maintain a high level of support that’s required for the service needs.
• Taking part in the chosen activities of the people who live with us; these activities will take place both within the service and out in the community.

Who you are:

• We want individuals with a passion to support others and who want to make a positive difference in the everyday lives of others
• You can work independently, multitask, and are organised.
• You can maintain a positive attitude and are calm under pressure.
• You are a quick learner, hands‑on and willing to be flexible with tasks and activities.
• Experience preferred but not essential.
• You have the flexibility to work a variety of shifts that will include early, late, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social, and education services with over 35 years of 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 before 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.