Support Worker

Potens Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Mileage card and business mileage

Job summary

Potens Group is seeking a Female Support Worker for our day centre and outreach services in Sheffield. You will support adults with complex needs, encourage participation in activities, and help with daily living skills in a caring environment.

Shifts run 7 am–6 pm, Monday to Friday with occasional weekends. Drivers (manual) with own car and business insurance are preferred. A comprehensive benefits package is offered along with ongoing learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Role involves supporting adults with complex needs, including learning disabilities or autism.
• Personal care may be required.
• Drivers preferred (manual) with own car and business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support 1-1 and promote wellbeing.
• Participate in activities aligned with service users' interests.
• Be enthusiastic about people's likes and needs.
• Help maintain community links and promote independence.
• Attend to personal care when needed.

Skills

Independent working

Multitasking

Organisation

Relationship building

Positive attitude

Driver's preferred

Job description

We are looking for a Female Support worker for our day centre and outreach services in Sheffield.

If you like movies, day trips, physical activities, art & crafts, swimming, music sessions or cycling, read on, as you may be a perfect fit for our team. These are the things the people we support like and want staff who will motivate, participate and be as enthusiastic about them as they are.

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:

• 12.71 per hour
• 21 hours per week
• A mileage card is provided for each company car used.
• Business insurance holder will receive 45p per mile when using their own car.
• 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.
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.

Please be aware that Sponsorship is not available for this role.

What you’ll be doing:

• The people we support are adults who may have complex physical and learning disabilities, and/or autism.
• Support 1-1 and 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 independent living and life skills.
• Personal care would be required.
• Drivers are preferred as you will be travelling to areas around Sheffield and some local towns. (Manual only and must have own car with Business insurance)

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.
• Drivers preferred (Manual Only), as you will be travelling to areas around Sheffield and some local towns.
• Flexible, as shifts are between 7 am and 6 pm Monday - Friday, with occasional weekends.
• Females only due to the service requirements

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 35 years' experience. Our employees drive the fantastic care and support 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. 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, an 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.