Support Worker

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

Middleton Lodge offers specialist residential support for up to 10 individuals in a spacious, detached bungalow located in Middleton St George, Darlington.

We support adults with a range of needs, including learning difficulties, challenging behaviours, and autism.

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 that includes, but is not limited to:

• £12.21 per hour.
• 40 hours per week. Shift times are 8 am to 8 pm. Weekend and bank holiday working is required. Full flexibility is needed to support the service requirements. 
• 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 you’ll be doing:

• You will work as part of a team, ensuring a safe and caring, supportive environment is maintained, which meets the individual and group needs of the people that live with us.
• Supporting personal choice activities both within the service and out in the community. 
• Supporting with personal activity planners.
• 1:1 support, which could involve lone working. 
• The role will involve assisting with personal care, cleaning and domestic support, preparing meals, diet and fluids support, medication support, updating our internal systems, reviewing care plans, risk assessments, and monthly reports.

Who you are:

• Experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential.
• The role requires a motivated and creative individual.
• Flexibility is needed as shift times may change to suit the needs of the service.
• A team player with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Drivers preferred.

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 you’ve changed someone’s 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. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full details Potens-Recruitment-Ex-Offenders-Policy.doc (live.com)

Diversity

We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll 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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