Female Support Worker/Senior Support Worker (EE1)

Swanton Care and Community; Fair Oak; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring community service organization in Fair Oak is seeking a Support Worker to help individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health issues. You will promote independence, ensure safety, and facilitate community engagement for service users. This role offers competitive pay, full-time hours, and excellent career growth opportunities, along with comprehensive training and support.

Benefits

Competitive pay – earn up to £31,096.00

Guaranteed full-time hours

Exclusive staff discounts

Local work & paid mileage

Paid ongoing training

Paid holiday

Pension

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 Diploma or above in Health & Social Care.
• Commitment to providing quality care and support.
• No previous experience or qualifications required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Encourage independence and promote service users’ personal goals.
• Ensure the safety & wellbeing of people relying on our services.
• Support service users to engage in the local community.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience and compassion

Motivational attitude

IT knowledge

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Earn competitive pay + develop and grow with a company that cares about you! If you’re outgoing, friendly and passionate about people, you could make a real positive difference as a Support Worker in the Swanton Community Services Team in Eastleigh. You’ll be supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives within their community.

Key Responsibilities

• Encourage independence and promote service users’ personal goals.
• Provide support to ensure the safety & wellbeing of people relying on our services.
• Communicate well with service users using their chosen methods to support individuality.
• Monitor & report any changes in health or circumstances of a service user to management.
• Support service users to engage in the local community from going shopping to attending events.

Benefits

• Competitive pay – earn up to £31,096.00 inc 2 sleep/week.
• Guaranteed full-time hours.
• Exclusive staff discounts on top brands.
• Local work & paid mileage – short commutes helping local people.
• Excellent career opportunities – develop yourself and your career.
• Paid ongoing training – from our exclusive Training Academy Team.
• Paid holiday.
• 24/7 support for your health and mental wellbeing.
• Pension.
• Refer-a-Friend scheme – earn £400 for every friend that starts with us (T&Cs apply).

Requirements

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 Diploma or above in Health & Social Care.
• Good understanding of working with individuals with a learning disability and autism.
• Commitment to providing quality care and support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, compassion and a motivational attitude at all times.
• A responsible, dedicated and flexible approach to work.
• Competent IT knowledge and computer skills.
• No previous experience or qualifications are required; training will be provided.

All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the ‘Swanton Difference’ through our focus on quality and compassion!