Support Worker - Adult Supported Living

Swanton Care & Community Ltd; Idmiston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive staff discounts

Local work & paid mileage

Flexible & guaranteed hours

Paid ongoing training

Paid holiday

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Pension

Long service recognition

Monthly staff prize draw

Refer-a-Friend £400

Job summary

Swanton Care & Community Ltd is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for the Swanton Community Services Team in the UK. You will support people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health to lead meaningful lives within their community.

Roles are flexible with guaranteed hours, excellent training, and benefits including pension, healthcare support, and opportunities for career development. DBS checks and eligibility verification are required.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications are required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK must be provided.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Advanced training is provided by the exclusive Training Academy.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Encouraging

Supportive

Compassionate

Observant

Engaging

Education

Level 2 Diploma 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
• 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.