Support Worker

We are looking for Support workers to join our Service in Birkenhead.

Can you provide the right attitude and motivation to make a difference to the lives and care needs of the people we support?

And you like where no two days are the same, read on as 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:

• £12.00 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).
• 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:

• The people we support have learning disabilities, mental health needs and have different levels of independence - its challenging but extremely rewarding for those looking to make a real difference.
• This isn’t just any role, this is a role greatly impacting the lives of the people we support, can you commit?
• Working within a team with the occasional lone working to promote independence and encouraging the people we support to access the community.
• Personal care required.
• Working to maintain a high level of support that’s required for the service needs.
• participate and be as enthusiastic about their likes and wants as they are.
• This is within an adult residential service.
• Flexible as shifts will contain days nights evenings weekends

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?
• Flexible as shifts will contain days nights evenings weekends.
• Quick learner, hands on, willing to be flexible in tasks and activities?

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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