Support Worker - Adult Supported Living (Female Only)

Swantoncare; Burnley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Swantoncare is seeking a compassionate and committed Full-Time Support Worker in Burnley. This role involves providing vital support to individuals with complex learning disabilities, requiring political sensitivity and a driving license. Successful candidates will enjoy a rewarding environment with comprehensive employee benefits and recognition programs.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition programs

Long service awards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Life cover

Funded qualifications

In-house training and qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Female applicants preferred due to personal care requirements.
• Driver's license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-2-1 care to residents with complex learning disabilities.
• Promote individual health and well-being.
• Facilitate social and recreational activities.

Skills

Compassion

Commitment

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for Full-Time Support Worker/Carers within our supported living service in Burnley. Covering days, evenings, sleep-ins, and weekends on a rota basis. A driver is essential as the people we support have their own mobility cars. The individuals we support have a range of needs including learning disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injury.

Position: Full-Time Support Worker (Supported Living)

Location: Burnley - driving is essential for this role.

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week.

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

This role is only available to female applicants as it involves personal care for women, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

This role involves providing 1-2-1 care to residents with complex learning disabilities, and it is preferable that you drive for the role.

About you

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to supporting people with dignity?

We seek individuals who share our core values: Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy, and can demonstrate these in their work.

The position requires lone working, working on a rota that includes shifts and weekends, and sleep-in shifts.

Being a driver is essential; owning a car is not a requirement.

The Role

• Enable individuals to live full, happy lives, manage their own homes, and participate in community activities.
• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to help individuals achieve their goals, respecting their individuality and supporting their choices in line with their support plans.
• Promote health, well-being, and cultural and spiritual beliefs in an inclusive manner.
• Facilitate social, educational, or work activities, including visits to family and friends, walks, shopping, and recreational activities.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, including shopping, domestic chores, and elements of personal care.
• Accurately complete records and documentation as part of the role.

What we can offer:

• Refer a friend scheme: Receive £400 for each successful referral *
• Recognition programs: Awards and vouchers for exceptional contributions and positive feedback
• Long service awards
• Employee benefits app: Discounts and information on development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme: Save money and get fit
• Pension scheme: Auto-enrollment available
• Life cover: Death in service benefit
• Funded qualifications: Earn while you learn, with opportunities for career development
• Swanton Educates: In-house training and qualifications
• Trained mental health first aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential 24-hour support
• Employee Voice: Regular feedback events

*Subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

We support adults with disabilities, including learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health issues, and sensory impairments in Northwest England. We focus on providing local, personal, and responsive services by remaining small and close to those we support and our staff.