Support Worker

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

Exciting news! We are opening a new 7 bedroom supported living service in June 2025 in West Bridgford.

We will be supporting adults with a range of needs, including learning disabilities and mental health needs.

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for a new and exciting role? If so, we would love for you to apply!

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.
• 35 hours per week.
• An extra day paid holiday for your Birthday.
• 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 be flexible as shifts will involve a mixture of earlies, lates, long days, waking nights, and sleep-ins. Weekend and Bank holiday working will be required.
• Your role will be to assist each person in achieving their full potential through supporting them with their daily activities.
• Providing personal care and emotional support.
• You will be supporting within the service and with accessing the community, and will also be taking part in the chosen activities of the people we support.
• You will be supporting and promoting independence to suit each person’s individual needs.

Who you are:

• You are an existing Support Worker with a minimum of 1 year of experience supporting adults/young people/children with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
• You will hold an NVQ Level 2 or Diploma in Health & Social Care or have a willingness to achieve.
• You will have the flexibility to cover days, evenings, weekends, waking nights, and sleep-in duties.
• Drivers preferred but not essential.

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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