Support Worker

The Talent Hub; Swindon; On-site; GBP 14,774 - 21,042; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS check

Induction & training

NVQ progression

Job summary

The Talent Hub is seeking a Support Worker in Swindon to assist adults with learning disabilities and autism to live as independently as possible in their own homes. You will provide person-centred support, help with daily tasks, and promote dignity and choice in a compassionate, respectful environment.

Full training will be provided; previous care experience is welcome but not essential. You must have the right to work in the UK, with flexibility for weekends and shifts including nights when

Qualifications

• Experience in care is welcome but not essential; values, attitude and commitment matter most.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support based on individual needs and care plans.
• Assist with daily living tasks (cooking, cleaning, budgeting, personal routines).
• Encourage independence, confidence and choice.
• Support access to community, appointments and social activities.
• Provide emotional support and promote wellbeing.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Maintain relationships with family and friends.
• Keep records and communicate with the team.
• Promote dignity, safety and respect at all times.

Skills

Kind

Reliable

Punctual

Team player

Flexible

Calm

Job description

Support Worker – Learning Disabilities & Autism

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Driver's with at least 2 years driving required

Location: Swindon
Pay: £13.00 per hour, £50 per sleep
Job Types: Full-time
Shifts: Early shifts, late shifts, long days, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins and waking nights may be required

Are you a kind, reliable and patient person who wants to make a real difference to people’s lives?

Our client is looking for Support Workers to join their services in Swindon, supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to live as independently as possible within their own homes.

This is a rewarding role where you will help people build confidence, develop daily living skills, access the community, maintain routines, make choices and live with dignity, respect and independence.

Experience in care is welcome, but it is not essential. What matters most is that you have the right values, attitude and commitment.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support based around each individual’s needs, wishes and care plan.

Your role may include:

• Supporting people with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting and personal routines
• Encouraging independence, confidence and choice
• Supporting people to access the community, activities, appointments and social opportunities
• Providing emotional support and promoting wellbeing
• Supporting personal care where required
• Helping people maintain relationships with family, friends and others important to them
• Working in line with person-centred care plans
• Keeping accurate records and communicating clearly with the wider team
• Promoting dignity, inclusion, safety and respect at all times

You will be working in people’s homes, so it is important that you are respectful, professional and understand that the people we support should feel safe, listened to and in control of their own lives.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Kind, caring, patient and respectful
• Reliable, punctual and committed
• Positive, motivated and willing to learn
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Confident using their own initiative
• Calm, resilient and able to adapt to different situations
• Flexible with working hours, including weekends and bank holidays
• Committed to supporting people in a person-centred way
• Looking for a long-term role where they can develop

Previous care experience is desirable, but not essential. Full training will be provided.

You must already have the right to work in the UK.

A driver is not essential, but would be preferred.

Shift patterns

Shifts may include:

• 7:00am - 3:00pm
• 3:00pm - 10:00pm
• 7:00am - 10:00pm
• Sleep-ins
• Waking nights
• Weekend and bank holiday shifts on a rota basis

Flexibility is important so we can meet the needs of the people we support.

What we offer

• £13.00 per hour
• Full-time, part-time and bank opportunities
• Overtime available
• Paid Enhanced DBS check
• Full induction and mandatory training
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to complete NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Career progression opportunities, including Senior/Shift Leader development
• Employee of the Month scheme
• Flourish Rewards
• Free parking
• Supportive management and team environment

About

This service supports people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health and complex health needs. The organisation’s aim is to help people build confidence, develop independence and live a fuller life with the right support around them.

Services are located near Swindon town centre with access to local amenities, colleges, leisure facilities and public transport.