Support Worker

Potens Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 14,774 - 21,042; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing focus and support

Exclusive employee benefits platform

Job summary

Potens Group is recruiting for a Waking Night Support Worker based at our mental health residential rehab home in Fulwood, Preston. You will join a multidisciplinary team working across clinical settings, supporting adults with mental ill health to rebuild independent living and meaningful routines.

You will help with living skills, such as cooking and budgeting, and support wellbeing through coping strategies and connections to community activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and compassionate approach to residential care.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with mental ill health to re-engage in a meaningful life.
• Assist with living skills such as cooking, maintaining living space, and managing finances to promote independence.
• Support wellbeing by developing coping strategies and helping access community activities.

Skills

Mental health experience

Verbal and written communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Dedicated

Motivated goal-oriented

Job description

We have an opportunity for you to join our dynamic team based in our Mental health residential rehab home in Fulwood, Preston.

We are now recruiting for a Waking Night Support Worker.

What we’ll give you:

We 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
• The opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team and across clinical settings, including inpatient and community teams
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - including recognised qualifications
• A people-centred and supportive organisation with wellbeing at its core.
• An attractive and exclusive employee benefits platform, including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role

What you'll be doing:

• You will support adults who experience mental ill health to get back on their feet and re-engage in a life that is meaningful to them.
• This could be supporting people to develop their living skills, such as cooking, maintaining their living space, and managing their finances, so they can live independently again.
• You will support them to remain well through utilising and developing coping skills, help them source enjoyable community activities, and access higher education or employment.

Who you are:

• Enthusiastic, with an interest in working within the mental health sector
• A skilled verbal and written communicator
• Flexible, as a residential service, we are open 24/7
• Empathic, with a flexible approach that respects individual differences
• Dedicated, with a willingness to go the extra mile
• A Dreamer - Yes, you read that right. We want people who believe anything is possible!
• An influencer - able to inspire people to believe in themselves!
• Experience in mental health is essential

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social, and education services with over 35 years of 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 before 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, irrespective of your race, nationality, age, gender, diverse abilities, or sexual orientation. 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.