Support Worker

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

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:

• £11.90 per hour, increasing to £12.00 per hour, on successful completion of probation period.
• Full time 35.5 hours. Shifts will be between the hours of 8am and 8pm. 2 week rolling rota.
• Working alternate weekends.
• 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).
• 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.

Oakleigh Lodge is a residential care home in Dudley providing support and care for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

What you’ll be doing:

• All aspects of personal care, feeding, cooking, some cleaning and key working.
• You will be required to operate hoists. 
• Supporting with activities and interests both within the service and out in the community.
• Epilepsy training will be given.
• Providing person-centered care.

Who you are:

• Experience of 1 year minimum working within the care industry is essential.
• Experience of working with learning disabilities would be preferred but not essential.
• You have the ability and passion to support our residents with high quality personal care and support their needs and will provide person-centered care.
• Diploma 2 and above qualification in Health & Social Care would be preferable or you will be willing to undertake it.

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.