Project Worker - Adult Supported Living

Swanton Care and Community; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care company as a Project Worker, where you will provide vital support to vulnerable adults in Middlesbrough. This full-time role focuses on empowering individuals with learning disabilities and autism to achieve their goals. You'll work in a dynamic environment, ensuring dignity and respect while promoting independence through community engagement. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive team, this position is perfect for empathetic individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition Vouchers

Long Service Awards

Employee Benefits App

Cycle to Work Scheme

Auto-Enrolled Pension Scheme

Life Cover Benefits

Funded Qualifications

Mental Health First Aiders

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of team-based work experience in a care environment.
• Willingness to work towards the Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in making their own choices and leading meaningful lives.
• Manage medication and advocate for individuals' health and well-being.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Experience with Learning Disabilities

Education

Level 2 in English

Good General Education Standards

Job description

About The Role

We're seeking an experienced Project Worker to support a new service opening in Benridge, Middlesbrough. This solo placement involves supporting a vulnerable adult to maintain their tenancy and develop new skills within the community.

Job title: Project Worker (Supported Living)

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with shifts from 8am-8pm on days and 8pm-8am on nights. Some flexibility is required.

Location: Benridge, Middlesbrough (TS5)

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

About the role

The Project Worker role offers an opportunity for a proactive individual to join an evolving Care Company. We seek a dedicated and empathetic person to provide practical and emotional support, empowering individuals to achieve their goals and aspirations.

The team will be trained and inducted before the individual's move-in. Support will focus on daily living skills, health needs, and supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism.

We require a team member who is empathetic, non-judgmental, and experienced in managing challenging behaviors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals in making their own choices and leading meaningful lives.
• Act as a Key Worker, ensuring team collaboration in the best interests of the individual, promoting positive behaviors.
• Meet the individual's health and well-being needs, advocate on their behalf, and involve them in decisions.
• Record outcomes confidentially, contribute to care plans, and ensure the individual's voice is heard.
• Maintain dignity and support personal care, including bathing, toileting, and dressing.
• Manage medication, including ordering, storing, and administering.
• Complete audits related to supported living.
• Encourage engagement in activities and community involvement to promote independence.
• Communicate effectively, respecting cultural and personal preferences.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and training to develop skills.
• Ensure safeguarding and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Lone working responsibilities as needed.
• Driving license is desirable.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include:

• Ability to demonstrate the equivalent of Level 2 in English.
• Willingness to work towards the Care Certificate.
• Good general education standards.
• At least 2 years of team-based work experience.
• Experience in a care environment supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.

What we can offer

Benefits include:

• Refer a friend scheme: earn £400 per successful referral.
• Recognition for going the extra mile with vouchers and surprises.
• Long service awards.
• Employee benefits app with discounts and development info.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Life cover benefits.
• Funded qualifications and career pathways, including apprenticeships.
• Training at Swanton Educates.
• Mental health first aiders available.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Regular Employee Voice events for feedback.

*Eligibility criteria apply.

About The Service

A five-bedded residential care home in Middlesbrough, supporting adults with autism, complex needs, and challenging behaviors. Acklam House emphasizes community integration, skills development, and therapeutic interventions to support personal growth.