Support Worker

Potens; Crewe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

NVQ levels 2–5 in Health & Social Care

Exclusive employee benefits

Referral scheme

Job summary

Potens is recruiting a Support Worker for Stanley House in Crewe, a new Supported Living service supporting twelve adults aged 18 and over. The role focuses on enabling independence, community engagement, and personal growth within a caring, safeguarding-minded team.

You will work flexible shifts across days, evenings, weekends, and nights, receive a contributory pension, EAP, and opportunities to complete NVQ levels 2–5 in Health & Social Care, with ongoing learning and development.

Qualifications

• Positive, motivated, passionate about providing high-quality support.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Flexible shifts on a rota including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep nights and waking nights.

Responsibilities

• Support adults 18+ with moderate needs and learning disability/mental health/autism/physical health needs.
• Encourage and support activities in the service and community.
• Develop personal and practical skills to enhance independent living.
• Be responsible for safeguarding of individuals we support.
• Stanley House offers 10 self-contained flats and 2 adapted bungalows to meet diverse support needs.

Skills

Empathy & care

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Health & Social Care (level 2-5)

Job description

Support Worker

We are seeking Support workers 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.

This isn’t just any role; this is a role that will 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:

• £13.45 ph
• 40 hrs pw
• 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.
• A generous referral scheme.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting Adults 18+ with moderate needs and a learning disability / mental health/autism need/physical health need.
• Encourage and support activities in the service and out in the community.
• Develop personal and practical skills to enhance independent living.
• Be responsible for the safeguarding of the individuals we support.
• Stanley House offers: 10 self-contained flats and 2 adapted bungalows, Accessible environments designed to meet a variety of support needs.

Who you are:

• Positive, motivated, and passionate about providing the very best support.
• Self-motivated and committed to the role.
• Have good communication and listening skills.
• Flexible shifts are on a rota basis to include days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep nights and waking nights

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 promoting 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 exhaustive: 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.

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