Support Worker

Holland & Barrett; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

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

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

Must be a Driver with a full licence due to service needs.

Here at Redwood House in Broadstone, Poole, we provide a supported living service for young adults aged 18 to 48 with learning disabilities, ASD, and other health needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to support some amazing people!

Be part of something that feels like family! Here at Redwood House were we have built a small, friendly, supportive and consistent team.

As a Support Worker with Potens, you’ll do more than just work a shift — you’ll help create joy, independence, and new opportunities for the people we support.

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 that includes, but is not limited to:

• £12.71 per hour.
• 40 hours per week, we operate a two week rolling rota.
• Working every other weekend.
• Double pay on Bank Holidays.
• 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Promoting and supporting independent living skills.
• Encouraging choice and involvement.
• Facilitating access to community activities.
• Every day is different — but the focus is always the same: building confidence, independence and real relationships.
• Supporting with a small amount of personal care.
• Shifts will take place between the hours of 8 am and 10 pm and will include a mixture of days and evenings. Shifts may at times, start at 7am.
• Working every other weekend.

Who you are:

• Caring with a patient approach.
• Reliable and committed.
• Positive with an enthusiastic attitude.
• Happy to take part in the chosen activities of the people we support – swimming, golf, attending music events and shopping etc.
• Team player.
• Experience preferred but not essential.
• Must be a Driver with a full licence due to service needs.

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social, and education services with over 35 years of 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, proactive, 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.