Support Worker

Potens; Hereford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension plan

Learning & development

Care Certificate

Employee benefits

Referral scheme

Job summary

Potens is recruiting a Support Worker at Moor Court Care Home in Bodenham, near Hereford. You will help adults with varied needs in daily tasks, activities, and personal care, both inside the home and in the community. The role includes early and late shifts, weekends on rotation, and occasional night cover.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for learning, including NVQ levels and a Care Certificate. Travel to Bodenham is required for all applicants.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have the aptitude, desire, and commitment to work in social care with adults with a variety of needs.
• Flexible, motivated and a team player.
• Experience in social care setting preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with every aspect of daily life within the service and in the community.
• Promote independence and encourage participation in activities.
• Provide personal care as needed.
• Cover shifts including early and late times, weekends, and occasional waking nights.

Job description

Support Worker

Moor Court Care Home in Bodenham, is a residential service where we support up to 14 adults with varied needs, including learning disabilities, autism, and behaviours that can challenge.

Situated midway between Hereford and Leominster, we’re just a 10 minute drive away from these areas. We can offer you a warm, supportive working environment where you be part of something truly rewarding — it's time to make the magic happen.

We're looking for caring, motivated people who want to make a real difference in the lives of others. If you're someone who brings positivity, patience, and a passion for helping people live their best lives, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

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 for Support Worker and £13.30 per hour for Waking Night Support Worker.
• Support Worker:37.5 hours per week available, part time can be considered.
• We also have an opportunity for a Waking Night Support Worker: 33 hours per week - 3 nights per week, 9:00 pm to 8:00 am.
• 4 week rolling rota.
• Working alternate weekends and we can also consider long days.
• 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:

• The role requires you to support our residents with every aspect of their daily life within the service and also out in the community.
• Promoting independence and taking part in the chosen activities of the people we support.
• Personal care.
• Shifts will include 7:00 am to 2:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Working alternate weekends. Bank holiday working required. You will also be required to work some waking nights to cover annual leave
• For the 33 hour per week Waking Night Support Worker role, the shift times are 9:00 pm to 8:00 am

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, motivated and a team player.
• Experience working in a social care setting supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and behaviours that can challenge is preferred but not essential.
• Drivers preferred but not essential - all applicants must be able to travel to Bodenham.

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 promoting 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 limited to, 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.

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