Support Worker — Residential Care with NVQ Training

Potens; Dawlish Warren; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

NVQ Levels 2-5 in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate program

Exclusive employee benefits

Job summary

Potens is hiring a Support Worker for the Westward residential service in Dawlish, Devon, supporting seven individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The role requires shift patterns from 8am to 8pm, weekend/bank holiday work, and occasional sleep-ins or waking nights.

Full training and progression opportunities are provided. You will contribute to personal care, domestic support, meal prep, and care plan updates while helping the team maintain a safe, supportive

Qualifications

• Previous experience in health and social care preferred.
• Willingness to develop through NVQ and Care Certificate.
• Commitment to safeguarding and person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Take part in activities with the people we support.
• Assist with personal care and domestic tasks.
• Prepare meals and update internal systems.
• Review care plans, complete risk assessments and monthly reports.

Skills

Care experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Potens is hiring a Support Worker for the Westward residential service in Dawlish, Devon, supporting seven individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The role requires shift patterns from 8am to 8pm, weekend/bank holiday work, and occasional sleep-ins or waking nights.

Full training and progression opportunities are provided. You will contribute to personal care, domestic support, meal prep, and care plan updates while helping the team maintain a safe, supportive