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.

Females only due to service needs.

This position is based at our supported living service in Spondon where we support two ladies with a range of needs including learning disabilities behaviours that are perceived to be challenging non-verbal communication and/or autistic spectrum disorders.

Interviews will be held at our other service in Borrowash.

What well give you:

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

• 13.50 per hour.
• Full time 35 hours per week.
• 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:

• Promoting independence with the people we support with all aspects of personal care (verbal prompting) cooking cleaning key working and general life skills.
• In house activities - baking art/crafts board games sensory activities reading etc.
• Outdoor activities The people we support enjoy active lifestyles; walking swimming golf pubs trampolining lunch out keeping in touch with families days out shopping etc.
• This role will also involve you attending educational settings with the people we support.
• Will include a variation of shifts including 7 am to 2 pm and 2 pm to 10 pm and will also require an additional 1 to 2 sleep ins per week (sleep in rate 67 per night).
• Weekend and Bank holiday working will be required.
• Hours worked need to be flexible across a 7 day period.
• Full flexibility is needed.

Who you are:

• Females only due to service needs.
• You will have a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a social care setting.
• We are looking for a dedicated passionate kind and caring person thats willing to participate in the chosen activities of the people we support.
• You will need to be flexible with a can do attitude.
• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience in lone working and with autisim is desirable.

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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