Support Worker

Changeworknow is part of the Access Group; Dudley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Care Certificate opportunities

Exclusive employee benefits

Job summary

Potens, Oakleigh Lodge in Dudley, seeks a Support Worker for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role includes personal care, feeding, and enabling activities, with hoist operation and epilepsy awareness required. We offer a pension, career development, and a supportive environment.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including NVQ progression (level 2–5) and Care Certificate opportunities, plus staff benefits and 24/7 employee assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the social care sector.
• Experience with learning disabilities, autism or epilepsy is essential.
• Previous experience operating hoists is required.
• NVQ level 2+ in Health & Social Care is preferable but not essential; willingness to achieve.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of personal care, feeding, cooking, some cleaning and key working.
• Operate hoists as part of daily care.
• Support activities and interests within the service and in the community.
• Provide person-centred care to residents.

Skills

Hoist operation

Social care experience

Epilepsy awareness

Person-centred care

NVQ level 2+ willingness

Education

NVQ Level 2-5 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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

This position is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover Maternity Leave.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

Oakleigh Lodge is a residential care home in Dudley providing support and care for adults with learning disabilities, epilepsy, complex needs, and autism.

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:

• £13.00 per hour.
• 27.5 hours. Shifts will be between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm. We operate a two week rolling rota.
• This position is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover Maternity Leave.
• 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).
• 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:

• All aspects of personal care, feeding, cooking, some cleaning, and key working.
• You will be required to operate hoists and will have previous experience of doing this.
• Supporting with activities and interests both within the service and out in the community.
• Epilepsy training will be given; however, previous experience is required.
• Providing person centred care.

Who you are:

• You will have a minimum of 1 year of experience working within the social care sector.
• Experience of workingwith either learning disabilities, autism, or epilepsy is essential.
• You will have previous experience in operating hoists.
• You have the ability and passion to support the individual needs of our residents, providing high quality, person centred care.
• An NVQ level 2 or above in health and social care would be preferable but not essential; if you don’t have this, then you will have a willingness to achieve.

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 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.

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.