Support Worker

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for Support Workers.- Drivers preferred but not essential.

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:

• £12.50 per hour.
• Full time 40 hours per week.
• Shift patterns include 8am-10pm, 8am-2pm and 2pm-10pm. Every other weekend is required and full time staff are required to do x1 sleep in shift per week from 10pm-7am.
• Contributory pension scheme, if earning threshold is met. 
• 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.

Here at Redwood House in Broadstone, Poole, we provide a 5-bedroom supported living service, supporting a range of people from ages 18-35. The people we support have learning disabilities, ASD and other support and health needs and we support them to live their life to the full.

What you’ll be doing:

• Promoting and supporting independent living skills.
• Encouraging choice and involvement.
• Facilitating access to community activities.
• Providing personal care.

 Who you are:

• Flexibility is needed to work across all shift patterns. Covering annual leave and sickness.
• Highly motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Team player.

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 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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