Compassionate Support Worker - Empower Lives (Full/Part-Time)

Swanton Care and Community; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend

Long service awards

Benefits app

Cycle to work

Pension

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Career pathways

Swanton Educates

Mental health first aiders

EAP

Employee Voice

Job summary

Swanton Care and Community is hiring a dedicated Support Worker for our Southfields care home near Slamannan, Falkirk. We welcome compassionate people who respect dignity and independence, with permanent roles offering both full-time and part-time hours.

You will provide practical and emotional support, help residents participate in activities, manage records, and contribute to a safe, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• You will need to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team.
• Experience of challenging behaviour and/or learning disabilities is preferred but all training will be provided.
• This position is for one of our homes in a rural area outside Slamannan and due to the location of the service a driver's licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• To 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, possibly, elements of personal care.
• As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Team player

Dignity and respect

Job description

Swanton Care and Community is hiring a dedicated Support Worker for our Southfields care home near Slamannan, Falkirk. We welcome compassionate people who respect dignity and independence, with permanent roles offering both full-time and part-time hours.

You will provide practical and emotional support, help residents participate in activities, manage records, and contribute to a safe, respectful environment.