Support Worker

Potens Group; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & Development opportunities (

NVQ levels 2-5 in Health & Social Care

Exclusive employee benefits

Shopping discounts

Job summary

Potens Group is seeking a Female Bank Support Worker for our Swindon service on Hamble Road. The role involves supporting a single lady with learning disabilities, ADHD and complex needs, across varying levels of independence.

We value attitude and motivation to make a real difference. Shifts include early mornings, late nights, nights and weekends; sponsorship is not available for this role. Potens offers a comprehensive benefits package and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support 1 lady with learning disabilities, ADHD, and complex needs.
• Contribute to a high level of support to meet service requirements.
• Promote independence and encourage community access.
• Be flexible with shifts including early mornings, late nights, nights and weekends.
• Engage with the person’s likes and wants enthusiastically.

Job description

We are looking for a Female Bank Support Worker to join our established supported living service on Hamble Road, Swindon

Can you provide the right attitude and motivation to make a difference in the lives and care needs of the people we support?

If you like where no two days are the same, read on, as this is the job for you!

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 which includes, but is not limited to:

• £14.10 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.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role

What you’ll be doing:

• You will be supporting 1 lady who has learning disabilities, ADHD, and complex needs, with different levels of independence - it's challenging but extremely rewarding for those looking to make a real difference.
• This isn’t just any role; this is a role that greatly impacts the lives of the people we support. Can you commit?
• Working within a team with the occasional lone working to promote independence and encourage the people we support to access the community.
• Working to maintain a high level of support that’s required for the service needs.
• Participate and be as enthusiastic about their likes and wants as they are.
• Shifts will involve early mornings, late nights, nights, and weekends.
• Females only due to service requirements

Who you are:

• We want individuals with a passion to support others and make a difference to their everyday lives.
• Can you work independently, multitask, and organise?
• Have a positive attitude under pressure?
• Quick learner, hands-on, willing to be flexible in tasks and activities?
• Flexible as shifts involved will be earlies, lates, nights, and weekends.

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 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 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.