Support Worker

Potens; Borrowash; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health and social service provider is seeking a female Support Worker in Borrowash, England. The role requires a driver with an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and at least a year of social care experience. Responsibilities include supporting individuals' independence and facilitating various activities. Offering £13.10 per hour for full-time work and additional employee benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive learning and development opportunities

Exclusive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in social care.
• Driver with full manual driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence of supported individuals.
• Engage in personal care and daily activities.
• Conduct in-house and outdoor activities.

Skills

Experience in social care setting

Driving skills

Flexibility

Kind and caring nature

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Support Worker. Females only due to service needs. Must be a driver with a full, manual driver’s licence.

Paxton House is a modern, bright, and well-equipped working environment based in Borrowash, just outside Derby. At Paxton House, we support people between the ages of 18-35 with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, behaviours that are perceived to be challenging, non-verbal communication, and/or autistic spectrum disorders.

What we’ll give you:

• £13.10 per hour.
• Full time 35 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).
• 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.
• A generous referral scheme.

What you’ll be doing:

• Promoting independence with the people we support with all aspects of personal care, cooking, cleaning, key working and general life skills.
• In house activities - baking, art/crafts, board games, sensory activities, reading etc.
• Outdoor activities – The young adults who we support enjoy active lifestyles; walking, swimming, golf, pubs, trampolining, lunch out, keeping in touch with families, days out, shopping etc.
• Shifts will include hours between 7 am- 9 pm, and some waking nights. Weekend and bank holiday working will be required.
• Full flexibility needed.

Who you are:

• Females only due to service needs.
• You will have a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a social care setting.
• You will have an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social care.
• We are looking for a dedicated, passionate, kind, and caring person who’s willing to participate in the chosen activities of the people we support.
• You will need to be flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• You will be a driver with a full manual driver’s licence.

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 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.

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 exhaustive; enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references.