Bank Support Worker - Adult Residential

Swanton Care and Community; Hetton-le-Hole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care service provider is seeking Bank Support Workers in Hetton-le-Hole to offer 24/7 support for individuals with autism and learning difficulties. The role involves enabling a fulfilling life through practical and emotional support, promoting well-being and participation in community activities. Ideal candidates will have compassion and a commitment to dignity in care. Competitive benefits including employee assistance programs and funded qualifications are offered.

Benefits

Refer a friend bonus

Long service awards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work scheme

Pension auto enrollment

Life cover benefits

Career pathways and apprenticeships

Free mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular feedback events

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and commitment to supporting people with dignity.
• Ability to promote health and well-being of individuals to support their goals.
• Experience or knowledge in residential or supported living is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Enable supported individuals to live full and happy lives.
• Provide practical and emotional support according to individual plans.
• Promote inclusion in various community activities.
• Handle general housekeeping and personal care duties.

Skills

Compassionate support

Communication skills

Empathy

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for Bank Support Workers covering days, evenings, nights, and weekends in Hetton-le-Hole, Tyne and Wear.

Support is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Position: Support Worker/Carer (Bank)
• Location: Hetton-le-Hole
• Hours: Bank

We specialise in residential care, supported living and outreach services supporting people with autism and learning difficulties. We constantly strive to provide homes with a relaxed atmosphere that promotes individuality, giving each person we support the right to dignity, choice, privacy and independence.

We champion the integration of people into the community, by using local facilities such as shops, cafes, libraries, public houses and leisure centres – drawing on public and private transport for outings or holidays.

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity? Here at Swanton, we are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services.

Values

• Potential
• Responsibility
• Integrity
• Diversity
• Empathy

The Role

• The main focus of the support is to enable the people we support to live a full and happy life, to run their own home and to take part in a range of activities in the community.
• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans.
• Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people we support and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.
• Facilitate social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.
• General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as elements of personal care. As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.

What we can offer

• Refer a friend scheme: we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made *
• Above and beyond: we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!
• Long service awards: we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service
• Employee benefits app: stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.
• Cycle to work: you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme
• Pension: we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life cover: you will be entitled to the death in service benefit.
• Funded qualifications: earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *
• Career pathways: we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!
• Swanton Educates: we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development
• Trained mental health first aiders: available to support you when you need someone to talk to
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support
• Employee Voice: we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us

* subject to eligibility & criteria

You will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

About The Service

Each person is supported by a trained and empathetic care team to take part in a program of activities that incorporates daily living skills such as money and communication skills, to hobbies and interests such as gardening and football. It is a core principle is to make every moment matter for those who not only use our services, but call All Saints their home.