Support Worker - Adult Supported Living

Swanton Community Services; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate care organization in Southampton seeks Support Workers to aid individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Responsibilities include promoting independence, ensuring safety, and engaging service users in community activities. No previous experience is required, as successful candidates will receive training to deliver high quality support. The role offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and various benefits including discounts and paid holidays. Join the team to make a positive difference in the community!

Benefits

Flexible hours

Exclusive staff discounts

Paid holiday

24/7 support

Paid ongoing training

Pension

Refer-a-Friend scheme

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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Encourage independence and support service users in achieving personal goals.
• Monitor health changes in service users and report to management.
• Support service users to engage in community activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Patience

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
• 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.

Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the ‘Swanton Difference’ through our focus on quality and compassion!