Senior Support Worker

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Senior Support Worker to join our Service in Clydach Swansea. What we’ll give you: We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: £12.50 per hour 35 hours per week 20 days + 8 / 25 days + 8 bank holidays paid each year. An extra day paid holiday for your Birthday. 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). Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses. What you’ll be doing: The people we support are adults who may have learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Support 1-1 or 2-1. 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. Be part of the on-call rota. This is within a busy vibrant residential service. Who you are: Able to work independently, multitask, organise, and prioritise work to suit the people we support. Exceptional at 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. NVQ Level 3 or willing to work towards. Willing to be flexible as shift rota can include days and nights and be part of an on-call system. 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 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. 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.

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