Support Worker

We are looking for a Support worker to join our Service in Londonderry

If you like that no two days are the same, and you motivate, enthusiastic and wanting to make a difference to people’s lives as we are then this is the job 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:

• £13.10 per hour.
• 40 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).
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
• A generous referral scheme.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting Adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and age-related mobility needs,
• you will support the residents with all aspects of daily living, personal care and community participation.
• Working to maintain a high level of support that’s required for the service needs.
• Shifts are variable over a 4-week rolling rota, Monday-Sunday inclusive of sleep-in duties.
• 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.

Who you are:

• We want individuals with a passion to support others and make a difference to their everyday lives.
• Can you work independently, multitask, organise?
• Have a positive attitude under pressure?
• Quick learner, hands on, willing to be flexible in tasks and activities?
• Flexible as Shift pattern to include days, evenings, sleep nights, waking nights weekends and bank holidays.

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 30 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 AccessNI, 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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