Support Worker: Learning Disabilities (35h/wk)

Potens; Borrowash; On-site; GBP 17,220,000 - 23,419,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.50 per hour

Full-time 35 hours per week

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Learning & development opportunities

Exclusive employee benefits

Job summary

Potens in Borrowash is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join Paxton House, supporting adults aged 18-35 with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role promotes independence, includes personal care, meal preparation and daily living activities, and involves a mix of early, long-day and evening shifts.

It is a full-time post requiring flexibility, with opportunities for training and development. Female applicants only due to service requirements; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Female applicants only due to service needs.
• Sponsorship not available for this role.
• Full-time hours stated as 35 per week.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence of the people we support.
• Provide key working and support with general life skills.
• Assist with personal care, cooking and cleaning.
• Participate in chosen activities with service users.
• Engage in in-house activities (baking, art/crafts, board games, sensory activities, reading).
• Participate in outdoor activities (walking, swimming, golf, social outings).
• Shifts from 7:00 to 21:00, including early shifts, long days, evenings; some nights; weekends and bank holidays.

Job description

Potens in Borrowash is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join Paxton House, supporting adults aged 18-35 with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role promotes independence, includes personal care, meal preparation and daily living activities, and involves a mix of early, long-day and evening shifts.

It is a full-time post requiring flexibility, with opportunities for training and development. Female applicants only due to service requirements; sponsorship is not available.