Support Worker

Holland & Barrett; Borrowash; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care provider is seeking a dedicated Bank Support Worker to join their team in Borrowash, United Kingdom. The role involves providing personalized support to adults with learning disabilities in a caring and proactive manner. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in the social care sector and a commitment to helping others. The provider offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.21, flexible shift patterns, and comprehensive benefits including learning opportunities and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

£12.21 per hour

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid learning and development opportunities

Access to exclusive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Aptitude and desire to work in social care.
• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities is essential.
• Flexible with a 'can do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with varying needs on a 2 to 1 and 1 to 1 basis.
• Providing proactive, positive, and caring support.

Skills

Commitment to work in social care

Flexibility

Team player

Experience with learning disabilities

Education

Level 2 diploma in health and social care

Job description

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Your Rights

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

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

Our residential service is set in a beautiful period house on the edge of the Clifton Downs, Bristol. Here at Hyde Lodge, we support 8 younger, active adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders.

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:

• £12.21 per hour.
• Bank hours - we have a variety of shifts available.
• Contributory pension scheme, if the earning threshold is met.
• 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:

• Supporting 2 to 1 and 1 to 1.
• Providing proactive, positive, and caring support.

Who you are:

• The successful candidate will have the aptitude, desire, and commitment to work in social care with adults with a variety of needs.
• Flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Motivated and a team player.
• Previous experience in the social care sector supporting individuals with learning disabilities is essential.
• Level 2 diploma in health and social care is desirable but not essential.

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.