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We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity here at Potens for Support Workers.
We have opportunities across various hours and days, so you can choose what works best for you!
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Apple Tree House
Apple Tree House is a residential, Ofsted Registered ‘Good’ children’s service situated on the outskirts of Weymouth, Dorset. Here we support 4 children aged 8 to 18.
Apple Tree House has been carefully adapted to provide specialist accommodation for children and young people with moderate to severe learning difficulties, autism, ADHD and associated behavioural challenges.
Closing date: 19/11/2026, may close earlier should suitable applicants be found.
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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:
- Up to £13.50 per hour.
- We have a variety of opportunities available including full time and part time (for days and waking nights), weekend only work and also bank hours.
- 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).
- Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
- A generous referral scheme.
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What You’ll Be Doing
Our young people have a mix of interests and different levels of independence; you will be supporting with daily tasks to increase their confidence levels and everyday skills.
- You will support the children to have fun and engage in learning.
- You will be cooking, cleaning and supporting with everyday tasks, depending on the child’s ability.
- Personal care will also be involved.
- We make the most of being close to the seaside and local amenities. We enjoy days out together, shopping, visiting the cinema and take part in and encourage the children’s interests.
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