Support Worker, Mental Health

We are looking for a Support worker to join our Service in Birkenhead

If you like that no two days are the same, and you are motivated, enthusiastic and want tomake a difference to people’s lives as we are, then this is the job for 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:

• £12.60 per hour.
• 40 hours per week.
• 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.
• Please note that there is no sponsorship for this role

• The people we support are adults who may have learning difficulties, behaviour that challenges and/or mental health issues
• Support 1-1 and continue to promote positive well-being.
• Working to maintain a high level of support that’s required for the service needs.
• Shifts are variable over a 4-week rolling rota, Monday-Sunday, inclusive of sleep-in duties.
• participate and be as enthusiastic about their likes and wants as they are.
• Maintain develop their community links, as well as accessing community and leisure pursuits to support their independent living and life skills.
• This is within a supported living service for up to 6 adults in their own flats.

• 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
• Must be flexible due to service needs, as shifts can contain sleep-ins.
• Quick learner, hands-on, willing to be flexible in tasks and activities.

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.

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. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders, please see full details

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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.