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

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

Roman Park is a 14 bedded residential service in Syston where we support adults with learning disabilities and autism.

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.
• 35 hours per week.
• Shift patterns will include 8am-3pm 7am to 2pm 2pm to 9pm 3pm-10pm waking nights 8pm-8am. Sleep ins and weekend working required.
• 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:

• Enabling and supporting people to learn new skills towards living more independently.
• Providing personal care.
• Taking part in the chosen activities of the people we support.
• Shift patterns will include 8am-3pm 7am to 2pm 2pm to 9pm 3pm-10pm waking nights 8pm-8am. Sleep ins and weekend working required.

Who you are:

• Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and autism is preferred but not essential.
• You will be a dedicated passionate kind and caring person.
• You will be 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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