Support Worker

Potens; Langley Moor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national provider of health services is seeking a Support Worker in Langley Moor. The role involves assisting individuals with mental health needs to engage in community activities, enhancing their skills and morale. Applicants should be flexible and motivated, preferably with some mental health knowledge. Full training will be provided. Competitive salary and benefits, including extensive learning opportunities and a supportive work environment. Weekend and bank holiday work required.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Free car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid learning and development opportunities

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Flexible and open to change.
• Positive with a “can do attitude.”
• Mental Health knowledge preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist people to engage in activities in the local community.
• Boost morale and support skill learning.
• Motivate individuals to rebuild confidence.

Skills

Flexibility

Motivation

Mental Health knowledge

Job description

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Support Worker. Cecil Court is in the heart of Langley Moor village, and the property has 18 one-bedroom apartments. We provide specialised support to 18 adults with mental health needs. Our service is recovery focused, empowering the people we support, to progress to living independent lives, within the local community. All applicants who rely on public transport must live in the Durham area due to start/finish times.

What we’ll give you:

• Full time, 40 hours per week.
• Dayshift £12.21 per hour, sleep in £64.30 per evening.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free car parking.
• 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:

• Assisting the people, we support to engage in activities within the local community.
• The support we give is focused on boosting morale, increasing levels of existing skills, and to support the learning of new skills.
• You will motivate the people we support to rebuild their confidence and assist them to see a bright future for themselves.
• We operate on a person-centred view, and we enjoy taking the lead and hearing ideas from the people we support.
• Shift times (you must be able to work all) 8 am to 8 pm, 12 pm to 12 am, 8 am to 10 pm and 8 pm to 8 am. Please be sure you can get to and from the service for these times. Weekend and Bank holiday working is required.

Who you are:

• Flexible and open to change.
• Positive with a “can do attitude”.
• Mental Health knowledge is preferred, however, not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Highly motivated with the ability to encourage others.
• All applicants who rely on public transport must live in the Durham area due to start/finish times.
• Drivers preferred.

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.