Support Worker

Potens; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national provider of health and social services is looking for a Support Worker in Reading. This full-time role involves providing personal care to adults with learning disabilities and engaging in meaningful activities in both supported living and community settings. Candidates should have a flexible attitude and a full manual driving license. You'll receive a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive training opportunities to further your career.

Benefits

£12.21 per hour

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive learning and development opportunities

Access to employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not essential.
• Must be a driver with a full manual licence due to service needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, feeding, cooking, and cleaning.
• Engage in in-house activities like baking and crafts.
• Support outdoor activities such as shopping and swimming.
• Work flexible shifts which include weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Reliability

Kindness

Flexibility

Sense of humor

Job description

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Support Worker at our established Supported Living and Community Outreach services.

This is a full‑time position based in Reading, where we have a supported living service for 5 adults with learning disabilities. The people who live with us need variable support in all aspects of their lives. The level of care we provide and the outcomes for those who live with us are outstanding.

This role will also involve supporting people within their own homes out in the community. Must be a driver with a full manual licence due to service needs.

What we’ll give you:

• £12.21 per hour.
• 40 hours per week, we can also consider part time hours.
• Working alternate weekends.
• 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.
• A generous referral scheme.

What you’ll be doing:

• All aspects of personal care, feeding, cooking, some cleaning, and key working.
• In‑house activities - baking, art/crafts, board games, sensory, reading etc.
• Outdoor activities – Clubs, pubs, lunch out, keeping in touch with families, swimming, holidays, shopping, and planning.
• Lone working may be required.
• You will be flexible and can work all of the following shift patterns – shifts will include early, late, and sleep‑ins. Weekend working and bank holiday working is required.
• This role will also involve supporting people within their own homes out in the community.

Who you are:

• The people we support have asked for someone who is reliable, kind, happy and helpful with a good sense of humour.
• Experience preferred but not essential.
• You will need to be flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Must be a driver with a full manual licence due to service needs.

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.

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.