Support Worker
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:
- £12.35 per hour.
- 37.5 Hours per week. Shifts will include earlies, lates and sleep ins. Weekend working is also required.
- 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 (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.
- A generous referral scheme.
At our specialist service in Perranporth, we support adults with learning disabilities/ Autism who may exhibit behaviours that can challenge. Tarrant House is a Residential Care Home consisting of seven rooms within the main house, which have been tailored to suit each person’s individual personality and needs.
What you’ll be doing:- Providing proactive, flexible, positive and caring support to adults living in our service.
- Enabling and supporting people to learn new skills towards living more independently.
- Assisting and providing individuals with support for their emotional and practical needs.
- Working effectively as part of a team and with a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Will be a part of developing and implementing person centred care plans.
- Personal care.
- Experience is not essential as full training and support will be given. For us at Tarrant, it’s all about our Support Workers having the right qualities and values to bring to the role.
- The successful candidate will have the aptitude, desire and commitment to work in social care, supporting adults with varying needs.
- A valid driving license is not essential, but due to the location and nature of the service, is preferred.
We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 30 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.