Support Worker - bank

Potens; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Reading is seeking Bank Support Workers to assist adults with complex needs, providing personal care and engaging in activities. Candidates must be dedicated and flexible, and a driver's license is essential. The role offers £12.21 per hour along with comprehensive training and supportive benefits in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid learning and development opportunities

Employee benefits on shopping and leisure

Generous referral scheme

Qualifications

• Dedicated, passionate, kind, and caring person required.
• Must be flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Driver's license required due to service needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, feeding, cooking, and cleaning.
• Engage in in-house and outdoor activities.
• Work across multiple services and support individuals in the community.

Skills

Caring

Flexibility

Driving

Job description

Overview

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity here at Potens for Bank Support Workers. These roles are based in Reading, where we have a residential home for 7 adults with complex physical, medical, and learning needs and a supported living service for 5 adults with learning disabilities. The people who live with us need full support in all aspects of their lives. The level of care we provide and the outcomes for those who live with us are outstanding. The position will involve working across both of our services and will also involve supporting people within their own homes, out in the community. Must be a driver with a full manual licence due to service needs.

What you’ll do

• All aspects of personal care, feeding, cooking, some cleaning, and key working.
• In-house activities - baking, art/crafts, board games, sensory, reading etc.
• Outdoor activities – Clubs, pubs, lunch out, keeping in touch with families, swimming, holidays, shopping, and planning.
• Lone working may be required.
• You will need the flexibility to work a variety of shifts that include Early 7.30 am to 2.45 pm, late 2.15 pm to 9:30 pm and nights if needed. Shift times may change to suit the needs of the people we support.
• The position will involve working across both of our services and will also involve supporting people within their own homes, out in the community.

Who you are

• We are looking for a dedicated, passionate, kind, and caring person to join our team.
• You will need to be flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Must be a driver with a full manual licence due to service needs.

What we’ll give you

• £12.21 per hour.
• Bank hours across a variety of shifts that will include early, late, and sleep-ins.
• Contributory pension scheme, if the earning threshold is met.
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities 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.

About Potens

We are a national provider of health, social, and education services with over 35 years’ experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the care and support delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive, empowering the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives.

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.