We are looking for a Female Support Worker to join our Service in Birkenhead.
Are you motivated and enthusiastic to support others and promote their independence as we are?
What we’ll give you:
* £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.
* Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
What you’ll be doing:
* The people we support have various disabilities such as mild to moderate learning difficulties, psychiatric difficulties, and epilepsy.
* You'll support on a 1-1 basis promoting independence and encouraging the people we support to access the community.
* Working to maintain a high level of support that’s required for the service needs.
* Experience required.
* Participate and be as enthusiastic about their likes and wants as they are.
* This is within a small yet busy vibrant Supported living service for 4 adults.
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, and organise?
* Have a positive attitude under pressure?
* Quick learner, hands-on, willing to be flexible in tasks and activities?
* This role is days but may require waking night shifts depending on service requirements.
* Female only due to service requirements.
* Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship.
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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