Senior Support Worker

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Leadership Development Role.

Closing date:24/12/2024

Join our small, specialist Children's Service on a designated management pathway to become our new Deputy Manager. You will begin your journey with us as a Senior Support Worker and we will work with you to support your development to gain the skills and experience necessary to take on a Deputy Manager role.

This bespoke service supports three children/young people with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and related supported needs.

You will have access to formal learning including recognised qualifications and supportive on the job mentorship that is required to gain the skills and experience to become our next Deputy Manager and advance your career within the Children’s Social Care sector.

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:

• A bespoke learning and development pathway to step progress to a management role.
• Salary starting at £27,560 per year (Senior Support Worker) increasing up to £29,700 per year (Deputy Manager) – dependent on experience, once learning pathway is completed.
• 40 hours per week – overtime will also be available.
• Generous sleep-in allowance.
• 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:

• Working with the Registered Manager to support the 24-hour management of the home, ensuring that all aspects of service delivery are focused on meeting the needs of the young people we support
• You will support a team of staff members, ensuring their induction, training and development through mentoring and on-the-job supervisions.
• You will be contributing to the young person’s care plans, risk assessments, their review and implementation to provide effective strategies to assist the young people we support to achieve their identified outcomes.
• You will lead on meetings and form robust relationships with social workers and other key stakeholders, including families and health providers.
• You will be part of an on-call system for the home, with the support of senior managers from the organisation.
• You will deputise for the Manager in their absence to lead the service.
• Incident management, safeguarding considerations of the home.
• Developing your leadership and management skills in a supportive environment through on the job and formal learning.

Who you are:

• You will have a minimum of two years of experience as a Support Worker or you are an existing Senior Support Worker working in the social care sector, preferably with children or adults with learning disabilities, autism, or similar needs.
• You are able to work independently, multitask, organise and prioritise work to suit the people we support.
• You will have a ‘can do’ attitude and a mature and professional approach.
• You will be a positive role model to the children we support and to your colleagues.
• You will have good communication skills.
• You will have the ability to execute and deliver the requirements of your role, whilst keeping a positive attitude under pressure.
• You will be a quick learner with the aptitude to successfully undertake formal leadership and management learnings.
• You will be practical and hands on, willing to be flexible in tasks and activities.
• You will have the ability to work flexibly as needed, to meet the needs of this service. This will include some weekend working.
• You will be exceptional at building relationships and influencing at all levels, internal and external.

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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