Support Worker

Potens; Thurmaston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health and social care provider in the UK is seeking a Support Worker. This role involves enabling individuals with learning disabilities and autism to live more independently, providing personal care, and engaging in their chosen activities. Candidates should be dedicated, kind, and flexible. Shift patterns vary and include days and nights. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

£12.21 per hour

35 hours per week

Contributory pension scheme

Paid learning and development opportunities

Access to employee benefits

Generous referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and autism is preferred but not essential.
• You will be a dedicated, passionate, kind, and caring person.
• You will be flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude.

Responsibilities

• Enabling and supporting people to learn new skills towards living more independently.
• Providing personal care.
• Taking part in the chosen activities of the people we support.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities and autism

Dedicated and kind personality

Flexibility and positive attitude

Job description

Overview

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Support Worker. Female only due to the needs of the service. Roman Park is a 14 bedded residential service in Syston where we support adults with learning disabilities and autism.

What we’ll give you

• £12.21 per hour.
• 35 hours per week.
• Shift patterns will include 8am-3pm, 7am to 2pm, 2pm to 9pm, 3pm-10pm, waking nights 8pm-8am. Sleep ins and weekend working required.
• 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).
• New to 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

• Enabling and supporting people to learn new skills towards living more independently.
• Providing personal care.
• Taking part in the chosen activities of the people we support.
• Shift patterns will include 8am-3pm, 7am to 2pm, 2pm to 9pm, 3pm-10pm, waking nights 8pm-8am. Sleep ins and weekend working required.

Who you are

• Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and autism is preferred but not essential.
• You will be a dedicated, passionate, kind, and caring person.
• You will be flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Female only due to the needs of the service.

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. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full details Potens-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.