Support Worker

Potens; Derry/Londonderry; Vor Ort; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hourly rate £14.40

32 hours per week

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development NVQ Level 2–5

Exclusive employee benefits

Referral scheme

Zusammenfassung

Potens is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our Londonderry service. You will help adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs with daily living, personal care and community participation, in a role with varied shifts on a 4-week rota including sleep-ins.

The ideal candidate is independent, compassionate and flexible, with experience in learning disabilities or behavioural needs. A driver’s license is essential; full training and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifikationen

• We want individuals with a passion to support others and make a difference in 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?
• Have experience in Learning disabilities and behavioural needs
• Flexible shift pattern to include days, evenings, sleep nights, waking nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Driver essential

Aufgaben

• Support adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and age-related mobility needs.
• Assist residents with daily living, personal care and community participation.
• Maintain a high level of support required for the service.
• Shifts are variable on a 4-week rolling rota, Mon-Sun, including sleep-in duties.
• Engage residents in activities and community links to support independent living.
• Maintain and develop community links and access to community/leisure pursuits.

Kenntnisse

Empathy & care

Independent working

Multitasking

Organised

Positive attitude

Flexible

Driver essential

Jobbeschreibung

Support Worker

We are looking for a Support worker to join our Service in Londonderry

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

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:

• £14.40 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 Adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and age-related mobility needs,
• 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.
• Shifts are variable on a 4-week rolling rota, Monday-Sunday, including sleep-in duties.
• 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.

Who you are:

• We want individuals with a passion to support others and make a difference in 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?
• Have experience in Learning disabilities and behavioural needs
• Flexible shift pattern to include days, evenings, sleep nights, waking nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Driver 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, 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 AccessNI, 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 the same purpose drives everyone - 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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