Support Worker


Company:	Potens
Salary:	from £13.50 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chesterfield
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

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

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

Newbold Road is a large, spacious house with one flat and eight en-suite bedrooms in the heart of Chesterfield.

You will be working to support adults with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, non-verbal communication, challenging behaviours, and or autistic spectrum disorders.

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:

£13.50 per hour.

Full-time 35 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).

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:

Your role will be to help each person achieve their full potential by supporting them with their daily activities.

Providing personal care and emotional support.

You will be supporting within the service and with accessing the community and will also be taking part in the chosen activities of the people who live with us.

You will be supporting and promoting independence to suit each person’s individual needs.

Weekend and Bank holiday working is required.

Shifts will be 7 or 14 hours long. The earliest shift start time is 6 am, and the latest finish time when not on nights is 9 pm, so you must be sure that you can travel to and from the service for these times.

The occasional night shift will be required, which is 9 pm to 7 am.

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