Support Worker - Adult Supported Living

Swanton Care and Community; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Support Worker/Carer to join their dedicated team in Gateshead. This role involves empowering individuals with diverse needs, including learning disabilities and mental health support, to achieve their personal goals and live fulfilling lives. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, enthusiastic, and possess excellent communication skills. You'll be providing essential support, promoting well-being, and facilitating social activities. With a focus on individual dignity and respect, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while being part of a supportive and caring community.

Benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme

Long Service Awards

Employee Benefits App

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension Scheme

Life Cover

Funded Qualifications

Career Pathways

Trained Mental Health First Aiders

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities is desirable.
• Must be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to individuals.
• Promote health, well-being, and facilitate social activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Experience with Challenging Behaviors

Adaptability

Compassion

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

About The Role

We are recruiting a Support Worker/Carer in Gateshead to support people to live in and be part of the local community, within a supported living environment. Our services are about helping people to get out in the community and make the most of time in their own homes.

Position: Support Worker/Carer (Supported Living)

Location: Gateshead (NE11 postcode)

Hours: 40 hours per week, a mixture of day and night shifts (12 hours) and sleep ins.

Due to the service being a 3:1 support, it is preferable that you have experience with challenging behaviors and complex needs.

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

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. Although not essential it is desirable to:

1. Have previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, although all training will be provided.
2. Hold or be working towards a NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
3. Hold a valid driving licence.

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’

The role

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. Including but not limited to:

1. 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.
2. Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.
3. General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as elements of personal care.
4. As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.

What we can offer:

Refer a friend scheme: we 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 beyond: we 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 awards: we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service.

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

Cycle to work: you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme.

Pension: we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme.

Life cover: you will be entitled to the death in service benefit.

Funded qualifications: earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton.

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

Swanton Educates: we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development.

Trained mental health first aiders: available 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 Voice: we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us.

*subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

We support people with a range of support needs including learning disabilities, autism, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries and other complex care needs. We empower each person to live life the way they choose to.