Support Worker

Job description

About

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Support Worker.

This position is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover Maternity Leave.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

Oakleigh Lodge is a residential care home in Dudley providing support and care for adults with learning disabilities, epilepsy, complex needs, and autism.

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:

• £13.00 per hour.

• 27.5 hours. Shifts will be between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm. We operate a two week rolling rota.

• This position is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover Maternity Leave.

• Working alternate weekends.

• 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).

• 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:

• All aspects of personal care, feeding, cooking, some cleaning, and key working.

• You will be required to operate hoists and will have previous experience of doing this.

• Supporting with activities and interests both within the service and out in the community.

• Epilepsy training will be given; however, previous experience is required.

• Providing person centred care.