Support Worker


Company:	Potens
Salary:	from £13.20 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dawlish Warren
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

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

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

Westward is a residential service located in Dawlish, Devon, for 7 individuals with learning disabilities with associated mental health needs and behaviours that can challenge. Our service provides both long and short-term residential care.

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:

• £13.20 per hour.

• Full time 36 hours per week. Shift times are between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm. Weekend and bank holiday working is required. Part time hours (min of 20 hours per week) can be considered.

• 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:

• Promoting independence.

• Taking part in the chosen activities of the people we support.

• Administering medication.

• The role will involve assisting with personal care, domestic support, preparing meals, updating our internal systems, reviewing care plans, risk assessments, and monthly reports.

• Shift times are between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm. Weekend and Bank holiday working is required.

• Sleep ins and Waking Nights may be required at times.

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