We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior support worker based in Barry Vale of Glamorgan

What well 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:

• 13.10 per hour
• 35 hours per week contract available.
• 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).
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping leisure and household expenses.
• A generous referral scheme.

What youll be doing:

• Work alongside the service manager & staff members to maintain a high level of support thats required for the service needs.
• Lead coach and mentor a team of support workers.
• Support 11 and continue to promote positive wellbeing and independent living.
• Be part of an oncall system
• Working within a residential/Respite setting with adults who may have Learning disabilities and or complex needs.
• Whilst behaviors can sometimes be challenging for a select few this is a rewarding role where no two days are the same.

Who you are:

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health & social care or willingness/ability to work towards
• You will be trustworthy reliable with the ability to communicate effectively.
• You will have a positive outlook recognising and respecting differences and encouraging growth.
• You will embrace continuous improvement sharing best practice with an open mind to learning.
• You will treat people equally; remove barriers end empower the people we support and team members to live their best lives.
• You are professional with the ability to motivate others.
• You are peoplecentric supportive and compassionate.
• Having a positive outlook recognising and respecting differences and encouraging growth
• Embracing continuous improvement sharing best practices with an open mind to learning.
• Drivers preferred

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 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 youve changed someones 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 preemployment 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 exoffenders please see full detailsPotensRecruitmentExOffendersPolicy.doc (live)

Diversity

We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens youll 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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