Support Worker

Potens Group; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Learning and development opportunities

Staff benefits package

Job summary

Potens Group in Wallasey is recruiting a Support Worker for our residential service. You will work one-to-one with adults with learning disabilities, helping them participate in activities and develop life skills.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of £13.00, 40 hours per week, a contributory pension, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, and funded learning opportunities from level 2 to level 5 NVQ in Health & Social Care.

Qualifications

• Flexible to do a range of different shifts, including waking nights when required.
• Positive, motivated, and passionate.
• Empathetic, compassionate approach.
• Self-motivated and committed to the role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities on a 1-1 basis.
• Encouraging the people we support to take part in activities or hobbies they enjoy.
• Ensuring they maintain and develop their community links, as well as accessing community and leisure pursuits to support their independent living and life skills.
• Promote the positive health and well-being of the people that you support, enabling them to have a meaningful life.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Workerto join ourresidential service based in Wallasey.

Read on and see if you could be our next superstar and start making a difference in the lives of the people we support.

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:

• £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 (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:

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities on a 1-1 basis.
• Encouraging the people we support to take part in activities or hobbies they enjoy.
• Ensuring they maintain and develop their community links, as well as accessing community and leisure pursuits to support their independent living and life skills.
• Promote the positive health and well-being of the people that you support, enabling them to have a meaningful life.

Who you are:

• Flexible to do a range of different shifts, including Waking nights when required.
• Positive, motivated, and passionate.
• Demonstrate an empathetic, compassionate approach.
• Be self-motivated and committed to the role.

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.