Support Worker

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

Bay House in Weymouth is an OFSTED registered service that provides specialist residential short breaks for children with moderate to severe learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, and associated behavioural challenges, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment.

There are currently 22 children who enjoy the support of short breaks, with ages ranging from 6 years old to 17 years old.

Closing date: 02/07/25, will close earlier should a suitable applicant be found.

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:

• £12.31 per hour.
• Full time 40 hours per week. 
• Will involve a variation of early and late shifts, long days, and waking nights.
• Will involve weekend and bank holiday working.
• 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:

• Our young people have a mix of interests and different levels of independence, you will be supporting them with daily tasks to increase their confidence levels and everyday skills.
• You will support the children to have fun and engage in learning.
• You will be cooking, cleaning, and supporting with everyday tasks, depending on the child’s ability.
• You will be providing personal care.
• You will be willing to take part in activities within the service and out in the community. 

Who you are:

• Experience working with children would be desirable, but not essential.
• You are enthusiastic and compassionate about working with children. 
• You are motivated, flexible, and have a ‘can do’ attitude.
• 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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