Support Worker

Potens Group; Weymouth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated support worker to join a new children's service in Weymouth. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in a child's life by providing support in daily tasks, personal care, and engaging in activities. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive environment, this position promises not only a fulfilling career but also the chance to grow professionally. Join a passionate team that empowers children and helps them achieve their goals while enjoying attractive benefits and a meaningful work experience.

Benefits

Extra paid holiday for your Birthday

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid learning and development opportunities

Access to employee benefits for savings

Qualifications

• Experience working in children's residential care is preferred.
• Enthusiastic and compassionate with a love for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support one child with daily tasks and activities.
• Assist with personal care, cooking, and cleaning.

Skills

Experience in children's residential home

Compassion

Motivation

Flexibility

Can-do attitude

Education

Level 2 to Level 5 NVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for support worker. Join us to build and grow a new OFSTED registered children’s service in Weymouth.

What we’ll give you:

• £12.21 per hour.
• Full time 40 hours per week.
• Shifts will include 2 night shifts and 20 hours during the day.
• An extra day paid holiday for your Birthday.
• 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting one child.
• Supporting with daily tasks, engaging in learning and taking part in activities and interests.
• Supporting with personal care.
• Cooking, cleaning, and supporting with everyday tasks.
• Shifts will include 8am–3pm and 3pm–9pm. Sleep ins and weekend working will be required.

Who you are:

• Experience of working in children’s residential home is preferred.
• You are enthusiastic, compassionate and love working with children.
• You are motivated, flexible and have a ‘can do’ attitude.

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.