Senior Support Worker

Job description

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Female senior support worker (due to service needs) at our service in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan.

You must hold a valid, clean manual driving license!!

What we'll give you:

£14.10 per hour

35 hours per week

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 sponsorship is not available for this role

What you'll be doing:

Support 1-1 and continue to promote positive well-being.

Personal care will be required.

Working alongside the service manager & staff members to maintain a high level of support that's required for the service needs.

Be part of an on-call system after probation.

Participate, and be as enthusiastic about their likes and wants as they are.

Maintain and develop their community links, as well as accessing community and leisure pursuits to support their independent living and life skills.

Some admin duties will need to be completed.

Working within a residential setting with 4 adults who may have Learning disabilities and or complex needs.

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.

Experienced

Have a level 3 NVQ or are willing to work towards one

Ability to execute and deliver, whilst keeping a positive attitude under pressure

Quick learner, hands-on, willing to be flexible in tasks and activities.

Willing to be flexible as shift rota can include days and nights, and be part of an on-call system

A driver is essential due to service requirements

Females only due to service requirements

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Barry

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English