Support Worker - Adult Residential

Swanton Care and Community; Norwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Norwich is seeking a Support Worker for part-time hours. You will assist individuals in their daily lives, promoting their well-being and independence. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and committed to respecting the dignity of each person supported. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme with bonuses

Long service awards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work scheme

Funded qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to supporting people in a respectful way.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support.
• Promote health and well-being of individuals.
• Facilitate social and recreational activities.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for Support Workers to join us within our residential service in Norwich.

Position:Support Worker- Adult Residential (Part-time)

Location: Melton Constable, Norwich

Hours:Part-time, 24 hoursper week

Shifts:Days

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

• To provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans.
• Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people we support and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.
• Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.
• General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as elements of personal care.
• As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.
  
  

About you

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?

You will need to be adaptable, flexible, with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team.

Here at Swanton, we are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services.

‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’

What we can offer:

Refer a friend schemewe know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made *

Above and beyondwe recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!

Long service awardswe recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service

Employee benefits appstay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.

Cycle to workyou can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme

Pensionwe will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life coveryou will be entitled to the death in service benefit.

Funded qualificationsearn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *

Career pathwayswe invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!

Swanton Educateswe have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development

Trained mental health first aidersavailable to support you when you need someone to talk to

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support

Employee Voicewe hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us

You will be required to complete pre-employment checks which includes an enhanced DBS

*subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

Swanton Care Centre - Swanton House is set in delightful, mature grounds extending to some 22 acres in North Norfolk. We are registered to support up to 49 individuals within our 3 smaller separate homes, each one can offer both Residential and Nursing Care to the people we support.