Support Worker - bank

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

Job summary

A leading health and social care provider in Reading is seeking dedicated Bank Support Workers to assist adults with complex physical, medical, and learning needs. Responsibilities include providing personal care and engaging in activities. Candidates must have a full manual driving license and be flexible with their working hours. The role offers competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

£12.21 per hour

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid training

Exclusive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a driver with a full manual licence.
• Ability to perform personal care and support tasks.
• Willingness to undertake in-house and outdoor activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of personal care and support.
• Engage residents in activities and outings.
• Work flexible shifts as per service needs.

Skills

Flexibility

Kindness

Dedication

Job description

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.

Must be a driver with a full manual licence due to service needs.

Benefits

• £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 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.
• A generous referral scheme.

What you’ll be doing

• 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 to have 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.

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.

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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.