Support Worker

Potens Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health and social services seeks a Support Worker in Telford to enhance independence among service users. The role includes personal care and building relationships, requiring care sector experience. Attractive salary of £12.21 per hour and comprehensive benefits provided.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid learning and development opportunities

Exclusive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in care sector is essential.
• Able to work independently and prioritise tasks.
• Quick learner and hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Support on a 1-1 basis promoting independence.
• Maintain a high level of support for service needs.
• Personal care is required.

Skills

Building relationships

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Multitasking

Flexibility

Job description

Are you looking for a change in your current support role?

Could you support our service users to encourage independence and make a difference in their daily lives?

We are looking for a Support worker to join our team at our service in Telford.

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
• 30 and 20 hours per week available
• 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• You'll support on a 1-1 basis promoting independence and encouraging the people we support to access the community.
• Working to maintain a high level of support that’s required for the service needs.
• Personal care will be required.
• Participate and be as enthusiastic about their likes and wants as they are.
• This is within a supported living service of 13, and they all have their own self-contained flat.

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.
• Experience in care sector is essential.

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.