Support Worker - Adult Supported Living

Swanton Community Services; Ford; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 23.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible hours and guaranteed hours

Exclusive staff discounts

Local work and paid mileage

Excellent career opportunities

Paid ongoing training

Paid holiday

24/7 support for health and wellbeing

Pension

Long service recognition

Monthly staff prize draw

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

Swanton Care & Community Ltd is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health lead meaningful lives within their community.

You will be supporting service users to maintain independence, safety, and wellbeing, while encouraging engagement in local activities and events. No prior experience is required as full training is provided; a Level 2 Diploma or equivalent is encouraged for career development.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• Encouraging service users to achieve personal goals and promote independence.
• Provide support to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people relying on our services.
• Communicate well with service users using their chosen methods to support individuality.
• Monitor and report any changes in health or circumstances of a service user to management.
• Support service users to engage in the local community, from shopping to attending events.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience and empathy

Flexibility

IT literacy

Motivational attitude

Reliability

Formazione

Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Descrizione del lavoro

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
• Long service – We recognise your contribution to the team and celebrate long service
• Monthly staff prize draw
• Refer-a-Friend scheme* – earn £400 for every friend that starts with us

*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.