Compassionate Support Worker: Empower Lives 24/7

Swanton Care; Sunderland; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Above and beyond

Long service awards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work

Pension

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Career pathways

Swanton Educates

Trained mental health first aiders

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee Voice

Job summary

Swanton Care in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide practical assistance and emotional support to people with autism and learning difficulties, helping them live as independently as possible with dignity and choice.

You will work across days, evenings, nights and weekends, supporting individuals to participate in daily living activities, community outings and personal care, while completing records and documents in line with each support plan.

Responsibilities

• Enable people 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
• Facilitating 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

Job description

Swanton Care in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide practical assistance and emotional support to people with autism and learning difficulties, helping them live as independently as possible with dignity and choice.

You will work across days, evenings, nights and weekends, supporting individuals to participate in daily living activities, community outings and personal care, while completing records and documents in line with each support plan.