Senior Support Worker

Location

Grange Mount, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 4XW

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

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

Grange Mount is a supported living flat scheme in the heart of Birkenhead. Here we support up to 6 adults with a range of needs including learning disabilities, mental health needs and behaviours that can challenge. Our aim is to promote independence and inclusion, enabling people to lead a full and productive life within their community.

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:

• £13.50 per hour
• 40 hours per week, we operate a rolling rota
• 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

• Assisting the Registered Manager with the operation of the service
• Leading and motivating the team
• Rota management duties
• Responsible for completion of audits
• Working effectively as part of a team
• You will be part of an on-call rota
• 40 hours per week, shift times are 8 am to 4pm and 2 pm to 10 pm, will also involve working weekends and bank holidays

Who you are

• You will have a minimum of one year of experience working in a social care setting
• Previous experience in a senior role is preferred but not essential
• You will have a minimum of NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care with a willingness to work towards and complete your level 3
• Flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude
• You are a strong, effective communicator with the ability to lead and motivate others

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.

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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