Senior Support Worker in Port Talbot

We are seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our Service in Wallasey. If you can be a positive influence, committed to improving the service, promote and encourage independence, have a can-do attitude, and always strive to work your magic with the people we are privileged to support, then look no further!

What we’ll give you:

• £13.50 per hour.
• 40 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 3 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 sponsorship is not available for this role.

What you’ll be doing:

• The people we support are adults with learning disabilities, challenging behaviours, Autism, and/or mental health needs.
• Support 1-1 and continue to promote positive well-being.
• Participate and be as enthusiastic about their likes and wants as they are.
• Maintain and develop their community links and access community and leisure pursuits to support their independent living and life skills.
• Work closely alongside management and staff members to support when required.
• Willing to be flexible as shift rotas will be between 08.00 am – 10.00 pm, working a minimum of 2 weekends a month (Times can change to suit service requirements).
• Be part of the on-call rota, with the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager.
• Support the management team with changes within the service.

Who you are:

• Able to work independently, multitask, organise and prioritise work to suit the people we support.
• Enthusiastic about building relationships and influencing at all levels, internal and external.
• Ability to execute and deliver, whilst keeping a positive attitude under pressure.
• Quick learner, hands-on, and willing to be flexible in tasks and activities.

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 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, 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.

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 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.