Support Worker

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Support Worker.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

Males only due to the needs of the service.

At our service in St Austell we support adults with learning disabilities autism and behaviours that challenge.

The aim of Woodside Farmhouse is to provide a high-quality service within a homely environment. Continuous encouragement fulfilment education and stimulation are the core elements of daily life for the people who live with us. The high-quality care provided enables the people we support to achieve their own personal objectives in ways that are generally valued in our society.

What well 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:

• 13.85 per hour.
• 30 hours per week. Shifts will include earlies lates sleep-ins (occasional) and weekends.
• 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 youll be doing:

• Providing proactive positive and caring support to adults living at our service.
• Enabling people to learn new skills towards living more independently.
• Assisting and providing individuals with support for their emotional and practical needs.
• Personal care.
• Working effectively as part of a team.
• Be a part of developing and implementing person centred care plans.
• Taking part in the chosen activities of the people we support.
• Shifts will include earlies lates sleep-ins (occasional) and weekends. Bank holiday working is also required.

Who you are:

• The successful candidate will have the aptitude desire and commitment to work in social care with adults with a variety of needs.
• Flexible with a can do attitude.
• Motivated and a team player.
• No experience needed - for us at Woodside we are looking for people with the right values and will provide full training and support.
• Drivers preferred.
• Males only due to the needs of the service.

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health social and education services with over 35 years 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 youve changed someones 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.

Diversity

We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens youll 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.

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