Senior Support Worker

We are seeking a Senior Support worker to join our Service in Birkenhead.

Can you provide the right attitude and motivation to make a difference in the lives and care needs of the people we support?

If you like where no two days are the same, read on, as this job is for you!

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:

• £13.50 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 have learning disabilities, mental health needs, and different levels of independence.
• Working alongside the service manager & staff members to maintain a high level of support that’s required for the service needs.
• Be part of an on-call system.
• Complete weekly and monthly audits.
• Develop staff members' skills.
• Personal care is required.
• Working to maintain a high level of support required for the service needs.
• Maintain and develop their community links, as well as access community and leisure pursuits to support their independent living and life skills.
• This is within an adult residential service.

Who you are:

• We want individuals with a passion to support others and make a difference in their everyday lives.
• Can you work independently, multitask, and organise?
• Have a positive attitude under pressure?
• Exceptional at building relationships and influencing at all levels, internal and external.
• Flexible as shifts will contain days, nights, evenings, and weekends.

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 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.

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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