Support Worker
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 July 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottingham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Potens |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | larwoodftsw |
Summary
We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Support Worker.
Larwood House, located in Kirkby in Ashfield, is a registered residential care home for up to 9 adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
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 that includes, but is not limited to:
• £12.21 per hour.
• 35 hours per week. Shifts will include 7 am to 2 pm, 2 pm to 9 pm, and waking nights 9 pm to 7 am. Weekend and Bank holiday working is 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 you’ll be doing:
• Taking part in the chosen activities and interests of the people we support.
• Meeting the individual needs of the people we support.
• Supporting with cooking, cleaning, and everyday tasks.
• Supporting to increase levels of confidence and everyday skills.
• Will involve personal care.
Who you are:
• The role requires a motivated and creative individual.
• A team player with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Full flexibility is needed. Shifts will include 7 am to 2 pm, 2 pm to 9 pm, and waking nights 9 pm to 7 am. Weekend and Bank holiday working is required.
• Experience of working in a social care setting, supporting people with learning disabilities and/or complex needs, is preferred but not essential.
• Drivers preferred.
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. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full details Potens-Recruitment-Ex-Offenders-Policy.doc (live.com)
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.
Larwood House, located in Kirkby in Ashfield, is a registered residential care home for up to 9 adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
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 that includes, but is not limited to:
• £12.21 per hour.
• 35 hours per week. Shifts will include 7 am to 2 pm, 2 pm to 9 pm, and waking nights 9 pm to 7 am. Weekend and Bank holiday working is 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 you’ll be doing:
• Taking part in the chosen activities and interests of the people we support.
• Meeting the individual needs of the people we support.
• Supporting with cooking, cleaning, and everyday tasks.
• Supporting to increase levels of confidence and everyday skills.
• Will involve personal care.
Who you are:
• The role requires a motivated and creative individual.
• A team player with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Full flexibility is needed. Shifts will include 7 am to 2 pm, 2 pm to 9 pm, and waking nights 9 pm to 7 am. Weekend and Bank holiday working is required.
• Experience of working in a social care setting, supporting people with learning disabilities and/or complex needs, is preferred but not essential.
• Drivers preferred.
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. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full details Potens-Recruitment-Ex-Offenders-Policy.doc (live.com)
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.