Support Worker

Potens; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development opportunities (

NVQ Health & Social Care levels 2-5

Employee benefits

Job summary

Potens is recruiting a Support Worker for Apple Tree House in Weymouth, a residential service for children and young people with learning difficulties. The role offers varied hours, including days, waking nights, weekends and bank shifts.

You will assist with daily activities, personal care, and learning opportunities, helping each young person develop independence and confidence by supporting routines and social activities near the seaside.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, compassionate and love working with children and young people.
• Flexible, motivated and with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Previous experience in social care is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily tasks to increase confidence and everyday skills.
• Help children engage in learning and have fun.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning and everyday tasks according to ability.
• Provide personal care as needed.

Skills

Humour

Compassion

Flexibility

Can-do attitude

Job description

Support Worker

We have opportunities across various hours and days, so you can choose what works best for you!

Apple Tree House is a residential, Ofsted Registered ‘Good’ children’s service situated on the on the outskirts of Weymouth, Dorset. Here we support 4 children aged 8 to 18.

Apple Tree House has been carefully adapted to provide specialist accommodation for children and young people with moderate to severe learning difficulties, autism, ADHD and associated behavioural challenges.

Closing date: 19/11/2026, may close earlier should suitable applicants be found.

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:

• Support Workers, £12.81 to £13.50 per hour (depending on experience).
• We have a variety of opportunities available including full time and part time (for days and waking nights), weekend only work and bank hours.
• 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.
• A generous referral scheme.

What you’ll be doing:

• Our young people have a mix of interests and different levels of independence; you will be supporting with daily tasks to increase their confidence levels and everyday skills.
• You will support the children to have fun and engage in learning.
• You will be cooking, cleaning and supporting with everyday tasks, depending on the child’s ability.
• Personal care will also be involved.
• We make the most of being close to the seaside and local amenities. We enjoy days out together, shopping, visiting the cinema and take part in and encourage the children’s interests.

Who you are:

• The young people we support have said that they want someone “with a great sense of humour, who will have fun, will be understanding, patient and who will enjoy spending time with us”.
• You are enthusiastic, compassionate and love working with children.
• You are motivated, flexible and have a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Previous experience of working and supporting in a social care setting 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.

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