Support Worker - Adult Supported Living

Swanton Community Services; East Malling; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & guaranteed hours

Exclusive staff discounts

Local work & paid mileage

Career opportunities

Paid ongoing training

Paid holiday

24/7 health & wellbeing support

Pension

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Long service awards

Monthly staff prize draw

Job summary

Swanton Community Services is seeking a kind and proactive Support Worker to assist people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs in their community. You’ll help clients lead fulfilling lives, promote independence, and ensure safety and wellbeing, while using clear communication to respect individual preferences.

The role offers flexible and guaranteed hours, with ample training, staff discounts, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Encouraging service users to achieve personal goals and independence
• Provide support to ensure safety and wellbeing of people relying on services
• Communicate well with service users using preferred methods to support individuality
• Monitor and report changes in health or circumstances to management
• Help service users engage in the local community and activities

Skills

Encouraging

Supportive

Compassionate

Observant

Engaging

Education

Level 2 Diploma or above in Health & Social Care

Job description

About The Role

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.

You'll be supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives within their community.

You’ll be…

• Encouraging– promote independence where possible & encourage service users to achieve personal goals
• Supportive– provide support to ensure the safety & wellbeing of people relying on our services
• Compassionate– communicate well with service users using their chosen methods to support individuality
• Observant– monitor & report any changes in health or circumstances of a service user to management
• Engaging– support service users to engage in the local community from going shopping to attending events

You’ll enjoy…

• 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 £400 for every friend that starts with us
• Long service awards we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service
• Monthly staff prize draw

*T&Cs apply

You’ll need…

• 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. When you join, you'll receive advanced training from our exclusive Training Academy where you'll learn how 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.