Support Worker

Potens Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 23,962 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

NVQ training (level 2–5)

Care certificate

Employee discounts

Job summary

Potens is seeking a Support Worker at Regents Park in Exeter to provide proactive, caring support to adults with learning disabilities and autism. The role involves personal care and helping residents grow independent skills in a supportive environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a £12.80 hourly rate, contributory pension, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, and opportunities for NVQ progressions from level 2 to 5 in Health & Social Care.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have the aptitude, desire and commitment to work in social care with adults with a variety of needs.
• Flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude and able to work as part of a team.
• Experience in social care is preferred but not essential; drivers preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing proactive, flexible, positive, and caring support to adults living in our service.
• Enabling and supporting people to learn new skills towards living more independently.
• Assisting and providing individuals with support for their emotional and practical needs.
• Working effectively as part of a team and with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Developing and implementing person centred care plans.
• Supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism; personal care.

Skills

Flexibility

Team player

Motivated

Experience in social care

Driver’s license (preferred)

Job description

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

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

Regents Park is a residential service for 7 individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and sensory needs.

Regents Park has been providing specialist residential support in Exeter, Devon, since 2000. The service is home to seven residents, many of whom have built strong bonds over the years. Regents Park is a lovely traditional building with easy access to the local community, including shops, leisure activities, and even the beautiful Devon coastline.

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:

• £12.80 per hour.
• Full time 36 hours per week. Varied shifts between the hours of 9 am and 9 pm. You will be required to work alternate weekends and bank holidays.
• 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:

• Providing proactive, flexible, positive, and caring support to adults living in our service.
• Enabling and supporting people to learn new skills towards living more independently.
• Assisting and providing individuals with support for their emotional and practical needs.
• Working effectively as part of a team and with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Will be a part of developing and implementing person centred care plans.
• Supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Personal care.
• Working varied shifts between the hours of 9 am and 9 pm.

Who you are:

• The successful candidate will have the aptitude, desire, and commitment to work in social care with adults with a variety of needs.
• Flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Motivated and a team player.
• Experience working in a social care setting supporting adultswith learning disabilities and autism is preferred, but not essential.
• Drivers preferred but not 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, 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.