Support Worker

Potens Group; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Learning and development opportunities

Exclusive employee benefits

Job summary

Potens Group is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker for a residential service in Port Talbot. You will support adults with learning disabilities, providing 1-1 care during waking nights from 8 pm to 8 am.

You will contribute to their well-being, help develop life skills, and stay engaged with community activities. A driving licence (manual) is preferred, and the role involves weekend shifts on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and multitask to support people
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with the people we support and colleagues
• Resilience and ability to perform under pressure
• Willingness to learn quickly and take on practical tasks
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern, including weekends
• Driver's license (manual) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 and, at times, 2-1 support for residents
• Promote and monitor positive well-being among the individuals
• Engage with residents’ likes and interests to support their choices
• Develop and maintain community links and access leisure activities
• Assist with personal care when required
• Work on a rota including weekends and unsocial hours

Skills

Independent working

Relationship building

Delivery under pressure

Quick learner

Hands-on

Flexible - ro t a shifts

Driver's license (manual)

Job description

We are pleased to announce that we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Waking Night Support Worker in our residential service in Port Talbot.

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
• 30 hours per week, Waking Nights, shift times 8 pm to 8 am
• 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).
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Currently, we have 3 young adults with learning disabilities.
• You will be supporting 1-1 and at times 2-1.
• Continue to promote positive well-being.
• Participate and be as enthusiastic about their likes and wants as they are.
• Maintain and develop their community links, and access community and leisure pursuits to support their independent living and life skills.
• Personal care may be involved.

Who you are:

• Able to work independently, multitask, organise and prioritise work to suit the people we support.
• Exceptional at building relationships and influencing at all levels, internal and external.
• Ability to execute and deliver, whilst keeping a positive attitude under pressure
• Quick learner, hands-on, willing to be flexible in tasks and activities.
• Flexible - shift will be on a rota basis and can include weekends
• Drivers preferred (Manual only)

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, proactive, 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 before 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 the same purpose drives everyone – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.