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Potens; Crewe (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Learning and development opportunities

Exclusive employee benefits

Job summary

Potens is seeking Support Workers to join our newly established Supported Living Service in Crewe. Located at Stanley House, we provide high-quality support for twelve adults aged 18 and over in a caring environment.

The role offers opportunities to develop skills through learning and leadership sessions, with a focus on safeguarding and enabling independent living. The position involves varied shifts across days and evenings in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Positive, motivated and passionate about providing high-quality support.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Flexibility to work on a rota including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep nights and waking nights.

Responsibilities

• Support adults 18+ with moderate needs and related health conditions.
• Encourage and support activities in the service and in the community.
• Develop personal and practical skills to enhance independent living.
• Be responsible for safeguarding the individuals we support.
• Stanley House offers 10 self-contained flats and 2 adapted bungalows designed for a variety of support needs.

Skills

Positive attitude

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Motivation to help others

Job description

We are seeking Support workers to join our brand-new Supported Living Service in Crewe.

Located in the heart of Crewe, Stanley House provides high-quality specialist supported living services for twelve adults aged 18 and over.

This isn’t just any role; this is a role that will make a real difference. Join us today!

What we’ll give you:

We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:

• 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).
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting Adults 18+ with moderate needs and a learning disability / mental health/autism need/physical health need.
• Encourage and support activities in the service and out in the community.
• Develop personal and practical skills to enhance independent living.
• Be responsible for the safeguarding of the individuals we support.
• Stanley House offers: 10 self-contained flats and 2 adapted bungalows, with accessible environments designed to meet a variety of support needs.

Who you are:

• Positive, motivated, and passionate about providing the very best support.
• Self-motivated and committed to the role.
• Have good communication and listening skills.
• Flexible shifts are on a rota basis to include days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep nights and waking nights
• Shared Lives Carers are classed as self-employed and receive generous tax incentives
• Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service
• Shared Lives Carers are classed as self-employed and receive generous tax incentives
• Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service
• Shared Lives Carers are classed as self-employed and receive generous tax incentives
• Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service