Senior Support Worker - Driver Only (HMK1)

Swanton Care and Community; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in Milton Keynes is hiring a Senior Support Worker. In this role, you’ll support people with learning disabilities and help them achieve meaningful lives. The ideal candidate should have experience with adults with disabilities and possess strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include competitive pay of up to £25,896, flexible hours, and substantial ongoing training. Join us to make a positive impact in our community.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible & guaranteed hours

Paid ongoing training

Pension scheme

24/7 support for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with learning disabilities is required.
• Proven ability to support service users in engaging with their local community.
• Will receive advanced training from our Training Academy.

Responsibilities

• Support people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health.
• Encourage personal development and help service users achieve their goals.
• Mentor and support other support workers.

Skills

Experience working with adults with disabilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Patience and compassion

Job description

Overview

Full time and part time opportunities available.

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 Senior Support Worker in the Swanton Community Services Team in Milton Keynes.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives within their community. Also, you will be role modelling best practice to other staff and encouraging them to do their very best.
• You’ll be… Supporting service users with daily activities – providing high quality support to people of all ages to achieve their goals and aspirations
• Encouraging personal development – helping service users develop valuable life skills
• Proactive – supporting service users to engage in their local community from going shopping, to attending leisure events
• Supporting staff – acting as a mentor to other support workers and supporting the Field Care Supervisor

Benefits

• Competitive pay – earn up to £25,896.00
• Flexible & guaranteed hours – including full & part time hours
• Exclusive staff discounts – offers 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 – to support your personal life
• 24/7 support – for your health and mental wellbeing
• Pension – to help prepare for your future
• Refer-a-Friend scheme* – earn £300 for every friend that starts with us *T&Cs apply

You’ll need

• Experience working with adults with disabilities
• IT literacy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, compassion and a can-do attitude at all times
• A responsible, dedicated and a flexible approach to work
• Previous experience working with people with learning disabilities is required. When you join, you’ll receive advanced training from our exclusive Training Academy where you’ll learn the specialist skills to deliver high quality support.

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!