Support Worker

Potens Group; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 17,509 - 18,597; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Paid learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Potens Group in Weymouth is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to work weekends only at Apple Tree House, a residential service for children. The role involves supporting children with daily tasks and engaging them in fun and educational activities.

Essential qualities include compassion, enthusiasm, and experience in a social care setting. The position offers a competitive hourly wage starting at £12.71, increasing with progression, and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working and supporting in a social care setting is essential.
• Ability to support children with moderate to severe learning difficulties and associated challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support children with daily tasks to increase their confidence levels.
• Engage in fun learning activities and outings with the children.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, and personal care as needed.

Skills

Experience in social care

Compassion

Ability to work with children

Patient and understanding

Enthusiastic and motivated

Job description

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Support Worker –Weekends only.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

Apple Tree House is a residential, Ofsted Registered ‘Good’ children’s service situated 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:

18/06/2026, may close earlier should a suitable applicant 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:

• £12.71 per hour, increasing to £12.90 per hour after a successful probation period. £13.50 per hour once you progress to stage 2.
• Part time, 14 hours per week.
• Weekends only, shift times 7 am to 2 pm and 2 pm to 9 pm.
• Contributory pension scheme, if earning threshold is met.
• 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• This will be Weekend working only, shift times 7 am to 2 pm and 2 pm to 9 pm.
• 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. Will involve personal care.
• 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 essential.

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 the 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.