Support Worker

Potens UK; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health and social care provider is seeking a Support Worker in Derry/Londonderry. The role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities and fostering independence through personal care and community engagement. Candidates should possess a passion for helping others, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive development opportunities

Exclusive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about supporting others and making a difference.
• Able to work independently, multitask, and show organizational skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude when under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities and autism in their homes.
• Assist residents with daily living, personal care, and community participation.
• Maintain a high level of support tailored to service needs.
• Encourage community links and independent living skills.

Skills

Passion to support others

Ability to work independently

Multitasking and organizational skills

Positive attitude under pressure

Flexibility in tasks and activities

Job description

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:

• £13.70 per hour.
• 32 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.
• A generous referral scheme.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting individuals with a learning disability/autism and behaviours that challenge within their own homes on a 2:1 basis 24/7
• You will support the residents with all aspects of daily living, personal care, and community participation.
• Working to maintain a high level of support that’s required for the service needs.
• participate and be as enthusiastic about their likes and wants as they are.
• Maintain and develop their community links, as well as accessing community and leisure pursuits to support their independent living and life skills
• Supporting Male and Female

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?
• Quick learner, hands‑on, willing to be flexible in tasks and activities?
• Flexible Shift pattern to include days, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 30 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 exhaustive; enhanced AccessNI, 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 details Potens-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.

We are looking for a Support worker to join our Services in Magheramason, Derry, Londonderry BT47,

If you like that no two days are the same, and you are motivated, enthusiastic, and want to make a difference in people’s lives as we are then this is the job for you!!