We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Waking Night Support Worker!

All applicants must be able to work 9pm-9am three nights per week.

Apple Tree House is a residential Ofsted Registered Good childrens service situated on the on the outskirts of Weymouth Dorset. Here we support 4 children aged 8 to 18.

Apple Tree House has been carefully adapted to provide specialist accommodation for children and young people with moderate to severe learning difficulties autism ADHD and associated behavioural challenges.

Closing date: 14/09/2025

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:

• 12.31 per hour
• 36 hours per week across 3 nights 9pm-9am
• 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:

• Our young people have a mix of interests and different levels of independence; you will be supporting with daily tasks to increase their confidence levels and everyday skills.
• You will support the children to have fun and engage in learning.
• You will be cooking cleaning and supporting with everyday tasks depending on the childs ability.
• We make the most of being close to the seaside and local amenities. We enjoy days out together shopping visiting the cinema and take part in and encourage the childrens interests.

Who you are:

• The young people we support have said that they want someone with a great sense of humour who will have fun will be understanding patient and who will enjoy spending time with us.
• You are enthusiastic compassionate and love working with children.
• You are motivated flexible and have a can do attitude.
• Previous experience working in a social care setting with children is preferred but not essential.

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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