Support Worker

Potens Group; Preston, Redcar, Dorchester, Port Talbot; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Support Worker for their residential service in Port Talbot. The role involves supporting young adults with learning disabilities, promoting their well-being, and maintaining community links. Ideal candidates will be flexible, relationship-focused, and passionate about making a difference. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including competitive pay and development opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Exclusive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Able to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Exceptional at building relationships.
• Quick learner, hands-on, and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults with learning disabilities 1-1 and 2-1.
• Promote positive well-being and community links.
• Personal care may be involved.

Skills

Relationship Building

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

NVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a 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:

• £12.21 per hour
• 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Currently, we have 4 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, as well as accessing 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 as shift will be on rota basis and can include days/evenings and waking nights when required
• Drivers preferred (Manual only)

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 30 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 detailsPotens-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.