Experienced Male Support Worker: Enable Daily Living

Saracen Care Services Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,863,000 - 42,981,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking permit

Sleep-in rate

Enhanced DBS

Company pension

Bike to work scheme

Staff training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing Helpline

Refer a friend reward

Job summary

Saracen Care Services Ltd is seeking an Experienced Male Support Worker in Swindon to help people with learning disabilities or autism lead their best lives. You will support daily living activities, enable community access and promote independence with person-centred approaches.

We offer comprehensive training, a secure team environment, a competitive hourly rate (£13.35 band B) and sleep-in payments. A full UK driving licence and two years’ health and social care experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within adult health and social care, preferably within a supported living setting.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Experience of supporting people who may display behaviours that challenge.
• This role is open to male applicants only due to occupational requirement under the Equality Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to the person you are supporting during daily activities, including accessing the community.
• Assist with domestic duties and household management, including cleaning, cooking, washing and managing finances.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Be able to motivate and encourage people through positive engagement and interaction.
• Promote choice and independence, encouraging people we support to achieve their personal goals.
• Keep accurate records, following company policies and CQC guidelines.
• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing of all individuals, adhering to safer recruitment guidelines.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within adult health and social care, preferably within a supported living setting.
• Experience of supporting people who may display behaviours that challenge.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Teamwork

Motivation

Person-centred approach

Job description

Saracen Care Services Ltd is seeking an Experienced Male Support Worker in Swindon to help people with learning disabilities or autism lead their best lives. You will support daily living activities, enable community access and promote independence with person-centred approaches.

We offer comprehensive training, a secure team environment, a competitive hourly rate (£13.35 band B) and sleep-in payments. A full UK driving licence and two years’ health and social care experience are required.