Support Worker - Adult Residential

Swanton Care and Community; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Barnsley is seeking Part-Time Support Workers/Carers to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with various needs. This role involves providing compassionate support, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring the dignity of those in care. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition for exceptional contributions

Long service awards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Trained mental health first aiders

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift heavy objects essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities and other needs.
• Assist with daily living activities and care plans.
• Administer medication and provide personal care.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

First aid certification

Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

About The Role

We're seeking Part-Time Support Workers/Carers committed to making a difference for the people we support in Barnsley.

Positions: Part-Time Support Worker/Carers

Location: Barnsley (S73)

Hours: 28 hours per week, day shifts available.

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

About you

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate, and dedicated to supporting individuals with dignity?

Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities is preferred, but full training will be provided. You should be adaptable, flexible, possess excellent communication skills, and work well within a team.

Qualifications

• Care experience
• First aid certification
• Nursing home experience
• Experience in care home settings
• Experience with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health care
• Medication administration knowledge
• Home care experience
• Assisted living experience
• Patient care experience
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift heavy objects
• Proficiency in meal preparation
• Experience in developing care plans
• Behavior management skills

These qualifications are essential for success in this role. Our ethos is built around five key words: Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy.

What we can offer

• Refer a friend scheme: Earn £400 for each successful referral *
• Above and beyond: Recognition for exceptional contributions, with vouchers and surprises
• Long service awards: Celebrating your dedication
• Employee benefits app: Discounts, learning opportunities, and community connection
• Cycle to work: Save money and get fit with our scheme
• Pension: Auto-enrollment into our salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life cover: Entitlement to death in service benefit
• Funded qualifications: Develop your career with funded training and apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3)
• Swanton Educates: Our own training qualification centre
• Trained mental health first aiders: Support when you need someone to talk to
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24/7 confidential support
• Employee Voice: Regular feedback events

*subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

Our supported living & residential services in Barnsley support a diverse group of individuals, including those with traumatic brain injuries, strokes, acquired brain injuries, palliative care needs, autism, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities.