Support Worker

Location

Grange Mount, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 4XW

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

Females only due to the needs of the service.

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:

• £13.00 per hour
• 40 hours per week, we operate a rolling rota
• Waking nights, 4 nights per week, shift times 10 pm to 8 am
• 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 and providing individuals with support for their emotional and practical needs
• Promoting independence
• Personal care
• Will involve lone working
• Working effectively as part of a team
• Taking part in the chosen activities of the people we support, both within the service and out in the community
• Waking nights, 4 nights per week, shift times 10 pm to 8 am, will 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
• Flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Motivated and a team player
• Females only due to the needs of the service

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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