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

Parkside Lodge is a small residential service based in Bensham close to Gateshead City Centre. Providing specialised support to 10 adults with mental health needs.

What well 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.
• 30 hours per week will involve working weekends and bank holidays.
• 2 week rolling rota.
• Parkside Lodge is in Bensham and offers great bus links to Gateshead City Centre.
• 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 youll be doing:

• Providing personal care and emotional support.
• Supporting with 1 to 1 hours.
• The purpose of our service is to demonstrate outcomes for the people we support. We work to maximise their potential and build on their daily living skills with the aim of living independently reducing the need for mental health services.
• Supporting activities within the service and also out in the community.
• Medication support.
• Cleaning and household duties.
• Shifts would include 8 am to 6pm 10 am to 8 pm and also 8 am to 8 pm .
• Waking nights may be required.
• You will also need to have the flexibility to cover annual leave or extra hours when needed.

Who you are:

• A background in Mental Health is preferred; however all training will be provided.
• You will have a positive attitude and be highly motivated with the ability to encourage the people we support.
• Flexible with a can do attitude.

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 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 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 ()

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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