Support worker

apartmentPotens placeRedcar calendar_month 
We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for Support Worker.
Here at Beaufort House, we support up to 6 residents aged 35-83 who have a range of needs such as autism, mental health needs, learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. Our aim is to assist them within their daily lives to develop new life skills, achieve their ambitions and goals and for them to continue to be valued members of the 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:
  • £12.00 per hour.
  • Full time 40 hours per week – shifts will include earlies, lates, waking nights, sleep ins and weekend working.
  • 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.
What you’ll be doing:
  • Shifts will include days, evenings, sleep ins and waking nights. Will also require weekend and bank holiday working. Full flexibility is needed.
  • You will work as part of a team, ensuring a safe and caring supportive environment is maintained, which meets the individual and group needs of the people that live with us.
  • Supporting with activities within the service and supporting to access the community.
  • The role will involve assisting with personal care, domestic support, preparing meals, updating our internal systems, reviewing care plans, risk assessments and monthly reports.
Who you are:
  • The role requires a motivated and creative individual.
  • You will have full flexibility.
  • You will be a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude.
  • All applicants must live within a 10 mile radius of Redcar.
  • All applicants must drive and hold a full manual drivers license due to service requirements.
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.

electric_boltImmediate start

Support worker waking nights

apartmentPotensplaceRedcar
We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for Waking Night 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...
apartmentProtective Care GroupplaceMiddlesbrough, 5 mi from Redcar
Currently recruiting for January and February intake*** Protective Care Group are looking for our next Support Workers who are committed to supporting the children and young people in our care by creating a safe, caring and loving environment...
check_circleNew offer

Support Worker - ref. g73797103

apartmentOakleaf RecruitmentplaceRedcar
For this particular role we can only consider candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. Please ensure you have the right to live and work in the UK before applying. Job title: Support Worker Location: Marske Hall, Marske-by-Sea...