Support Worker

Potens Group; Derry/Londonderry, Lampeter, Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Potens Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for their supported living service in Derry/Londonderry. Ideal candidates will hold a full driver's license and demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to empowering young adults with learning disabilities to live independently. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities

Access to attractive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Driver with a full manual driver's license due to service needs.
• Experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Promoting and supporting independent living skills.
• Encouraging choice and involvement.
• Facilitating access to community activities.
• Supporting with a small amount of personal care.

Skills

Flexibility

Motivation

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ in Health & Social Care (level 2 to level 5)

Job description

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

Must be a Driver with a full manual driver's license due to service needs.

Here at Redwood House in Broadstone, Poole, we provide a supported living service for up to 6 young adults aged 18 to 35. The people we support have learning disabilities, ASD, and other health needs.

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:

• £12.71 per hour.
• 40 hours per week.
• Working every other weekend.
• 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:

• Promoting and supporting independent living skills.
• Encouraging choice and involvement.
• Facilitating access to community activities.
• Supporting with a small amount of personal care.
• Shifts will take place between the hours of 8 am and 10 pm and will include a mixture of days and evenings. Shifts may at times, start at 7am.
• Working every other weekend.

Who you are:

• Flexibility is needed to work across all shift patterns.
• Highly motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Team player.
• Willing to learn.
• Experience preferred but not essential.
• Must be a Driver with a full manual driver's license due to service needs.

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social, and education services with over 35 years of 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 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. 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.