Female Support Worker in Gateshead

Do you have an interest in supporting adults with Learning Disabilities to live with less restriction and greater independence? Are you passionate, enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to enrich and make a difference in the lives of people? If so, then this is an opportunity for you to join our dynamic team based in our Supported Living Home in Westhead. We are a lovely, quiet 5-bedroom home based in a small village close to Ormskirk and Skelmersdale.

What we’ll give you:

• £12.21 per hour
• 32 hours per week
• Contributory pension scheme
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities 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.

Please note that there is no sponsorship for this role.

What you’ll be doing:

You will support adults who experience a range of health conditions and who have a Learning Disability to remain active and engage in community activities. This could be supporting people to develop their living skills, such as cooking, maintaining their living space, and managing their finances, so they can live independently again. You will help them source enjoyable community activities.

Who you are:

• Enthusiastic, with an interest in working with Learning Disabilities.
• A skilled verbal and written communicator.
• Flexible, as shifts will cover weekends and sleep (2 per week).
• Empathic, with a flexible approach that respects individual differences.
• Dedicated, with a willingness to go the extra mile.
• A Dreamer – Yes, you read that right. We want people who believe anything is possible!
• An influencer – able to inspire people to believe in themselves!

We encourage applications from all genders.

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 promoting the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment, including 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.

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, irrespective of your race, nationality, age, gender, diverse abilities, or sexual orientation. 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.