Support Worker - Adult Supported Living

Swanton Care & Community Ltd; Totton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Exclusive staff discounts

Local work & paid mileage

Excellent career opportunities

Paid ongoing training

Paid holiday

24/7 support

Pension

Long service awards

Monthly staff rewards

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Job summary

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

You will encourage independence, support safety and wellbeing, and communicate using each service user's preferred method. The role includes engagement in local activities and flexible, guaranteed hours including full and part-time options.

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
• Patience, compassion and a motivational attitude at all times
• A responsible, dedicated and flexible approach to work
• Competent IT knowledge and computer skills

Responsibilities

• Encourage independence and help service users achieve personal goals
• Provide safety and wellbeing support for people relying on our services
• Communicate well with service users using their chosen methods to support individuality
• Observe and report any changes in health or circumstances of a service user to management
• Engage service users to participate in local community activities and events

Skills

Communication

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Tools

IT literacy

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 awards- We recognise your contributions to the team and celebrate long service
• Monthly staff rewards
• 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.