Support Worker - Drivers only

Potens; South Molton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health and social care provider is seeking a Support Worker at Bournebridge House in South Molton. The role involves supporting young adults with learning disabilities in daily activities and personal care. Full training is provided, and a valid driving license is required due to the location. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.95 for 40 hours per week, with flexible shift patterns. Join our team for a meaningful career that empowers individuals to live independently.

Benefits

£12.95 per hour

Fuel allowance of £50 per month

Contributory pension scheme

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• No experience is needed as full training and support will be given.
• All applicants must hold a full, valid, and clean driving license and have their own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily activities such as shopping and outings.
• Create a homely environment with encouragement and education.
• Assist with personal care and help build life skills.

Skills

Flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude

Positive and motivated

Team player

Job description

Overview

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Support Worker. Bournebridge House is set in six acres of land, giving us a beautiful working environment and great surroundings. This is a residential service where we support young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. 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. We welcome visits to our service to see if Bournebridge House is the right fit for you!

What we’ll give you

• £12.95 per hour.
• 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.