Support Worker

Potens Group; Dawlish, Telford, Weymouth, Syston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Potens Group as a Support Worker in Dawlish, assisting individuals with learning disabilities in a caring and supportive residential environment. You'll engage in various activities, administer medication, and provide personal care, working alongside a dedicated team in a fulfilling role that brings real change to people's lives. Benefit from a comprehensive package including a contributory pension scheme and opportunities for learning and development.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development opportunities

Care Certificate completion

Exclusive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Passionate about social care and supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to assist with personal care and domestic support.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily activities and personal care.
• Administer medication and assist in preparing meals.
• Complete care plans and assist with internal systems.

Skills

Caring

Team Player

Motivated

Education

No formal qualifications required, experience preferred

Job description

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

Westward is a residential service located in Dawlish, Devon, for 7 individuals with learning disabilities with associated mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. Our service provides both long and short-term residential care.

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 that includes, but is not limited to:

• £12.31 per hour.
• Full time 36 hours per week. Shift times are between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm. Weekend and bank holiday working is required. Part time hours (min of 20 hours per week) can be considered.
• 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Taking part and supporting with activities.
• Administering medication.
• The role will involve assisting with personal care, domestic support, preparing meals, updating our internal systems, reviewing care plans, risk assessments, and monthly reports.
• Shift times are between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm. Weekend and Bank holiday working is required.
• Sleep ins and Waking Nights may be required at times.

Who you are:

• Caring and passionate about a role in social care.
• Team player.
• Motivated with a “can do” attitude.
• Experience preferred but not essential.

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 promoting 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. Our checks will be service and role specific and can be discussed pre application if required. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full detailsPotens-Recruitment-Ex-Offenders-Policy.doc (live.com)

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.