Support Worker - Drivers only

Potens; South Molton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national care provider in South Molton is seeking a Support Worker to provide care for individuals with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include engaging clients in activities, encouraging personal care, and maintaining a supportive environment. The position requires a full driving license and own vehicle. No prior experience is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided. The role offers flexible shifts, competitive pay, and a supportive work atmosphere. Join us to make a difference in people's lives!

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Fuel allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Attractive employee benefits

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• No experience needed; training provided.
• Must hold a full, valid, and clean driving license.
• Own vehicle required due to location needs.

Responsibilities

• Support various activities including swimming, cinema, and shopping.
• Create a homely environment for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Encourage personal care, life skills, and involvement in activities.

Skills

Flexibility

Motivation

Team Player

Job description

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Support Worker.
All applicants must hold a full, valid, and clean driving license and have their own vehicle due to the location and the needs of the service.

What we’ll give you:

• £12.95 per hour weekdays and £13.20 at weekends.
• Full Time 40 hours per week.
• Flexible shift patterns available to promote work/home life balance, so a combination of earlies, lates, and long days. Sleep‑ins and waking nights may be required.
• Working alternate weekends.
• Fuel allowance, £50 per month for full time staff and £25 per month for part time staff.
• 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.
• A generous referral scheme.

What you’ll be doing:

• We support people across a range of activities that can include swimming, cinema, theatre, outdoor pursuits, forest school and day‑to‑day tasks such as shopping, a visit to the pub or even accompanying them on holiday.
• Our main aim is to provide a homely environment for people with learning disabilities in which continuous encouragement, education, and stimulation are at the core element of supporting the people that live here with us at Bournebridge House.
• Encouraging choice and involvement, supporting with personal care, and gaining life skills. Supporting and taking part in activities.

Who you are:

• No experience is needed as full training and support will be given. For us it’s important that we have someone on our team with the right values.
• Flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Positive and Motivated.
• A team player.
• All applicants must hold a full, valid, and clean driving license and have their own vehicle due to the location and the needs of the service.

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social, and education services with over 35 years’ of 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. 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.