Support Worker

Potens; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Learning & development opportunities

Care certificate with us

Employee discounts

Job summary

Potens is recruiting a Support Worker for a supported living service in Middleton St George, near Darlington. You will work with two, sometimes three men with learning disabilities, supported by an experienced manager. A comprehensive benefits package and training opportunities are provided.

Shifts run from 7am to 10pm with sleep-in duties and occasional weekends/bank holidays. We offer a pension, DBS checks, and a supportive working environment in a bungalow setting.

Qualifications

• Flexible shifts required to cover 7am–10pm, including some sleep-in duties.
• Aptitude, desire and commitment to work in social care with adults who have learning disabilities.
• Motivated, reliable team player with a caring approach.
• Experience in social care with adults with learning disabilities preferred but not essential.
• Driver's preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible support to residents across the day, including sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays.
• Promote independence and assist with daily activities.
• Participate in activities chosen with the residents.
• Assist with finances, budgeting and shopping as required.
• Support with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Provide one-to-one support where needed.

Job description

Support Worker

This role is based within a supported living service supporting two, potentially three gentlemen with learning disabilities and associated needs. The supported living service is set within a bungalow located in Middleton St George. All staff members receive thorough inductions and are led by an experienced and dedicated manager.

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.
• Full time, 40 hours per week.
• Sleep in rate is a flat rate of £75 per night.
• Free on-site parking.
• 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).
• You can complete your care certificate with us.
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
• A generous referral scheme.

What you'll be doing:

• Support hours for the people who live with us vary according to individual care plans, and support is tailored around specific needs, so full flexibility is required. Shifts will take place between the hours of 7am and 10pm and will involve additional sleep ins. Weekend and bank holiday working is also required.
• Promoting independence and supporting with daily activities.
• Taking part in the chosen activities of the gentlemen who live with us.
• Supporting with finances, budgets, and shopping.
• Personal care.
• Supporting one to one.

Who you are:

• Shifts can change to suit the needs of the people we support, so full flexibility is a must.
• The successful candidate will have the aptitude, desire, and commitment to work in social care with adults with a variety of needs.
• Motivated and a team player.
• Experience working in a social care setting supporting adults with learning disabilities is preferred but not essential.
• Drivers preferred but not essential.

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, 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.

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.