Support Worker

Potens Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Paid learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Potens Group in Telford is seeking a Support Worker to join their team. You will support service users in promoting independence and assisting with personal care. This role is crucial in helping individuals lead healthier and happier lives.

In return, Potens Group offers a competitive pay of £13.00 per hour, a contributory pension scheme, and access to numerous employee benefits. Join us to make a positive difference in people’s lives!

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Exceptional at building relationships with service users.
• Quick learner and able to adapt to various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support service users on a 1-1 basis promoting independence.
• Maintain high levels of support per service needs.
• Assist with personal care as required.
• Engage enthusiasm in supporting service users' interests.

Skills

Relationship building

Multitasking

Flexibility

Promoting independence

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:

• £13.00 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• 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 note that sponsorship is not available for this role

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 an adult-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.

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 prior to appointment, including, but not limited to, 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.