Support Worker

We are looking for Support workers to join our Service in Birkenhead

Would you like to deliver care and support in a dynamic supported living service? Do you go that extra mile to ensure that people feel valued and respected? Can you enhance the quality of people’s lives by supporting them to develop new skills and confidence?

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:

• £13.00 per hour
• 40 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).
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
• A generous referral scheme.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

What you’ll be doing:

• The people we support are adults who may have learning difficulties, and/or mental health issues.
• Support 1-1 and continue to promote positive well-being.
• Working to maintain a high level of support that’s required for the service needs.
• Participate and be as enthusiastic about their likes and wants as they are.
• Maintain and develop their community links, as well as accessing community and leisure pursuits to support their independent living and life skills.
• This is within a supported living service for up to 17 adults in their own flats, over 3 buildings adjacent to each other, with on-site parking facilities.

Who you are:

• Able to work independently, multitask, organise, and prioritise work to suit the people we support.
• Flexible due to service requirements, as shifts can include days, evenings, and sleep-ins.
• Exceptional at building relationships and influencing at all levels, internal and external.
• Ability to execute and deliver, whilst keeping a positive attitude under pressure
• Quick learner, hands-on, willing to be flexible in tasks and activities.

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social, and education services with over 35 years of 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. 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 promoting the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks before appointment, including, but not limited to, 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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