Support Worker

Swanton Care and Community; Macduff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care services provider in Scotland seeks dedicated Support Workers to empower individuals towards independence. Candidates should be compassionate with excellent communication skills, fostering a supportive environment. Responsibilities include providing emotional support, facilitating social activities, and promoting well-being according to individual support plans. Valid UK driving licence is preferable but not essential. An exciting opportunity awaits those eager to make a difference in individuals' lives.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to supporting people with dignity.
• Ability to facilitate social and educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower individuals.
• Promote physical, emotional, and cultural well-being of the people supported.
• Facilitate social and recreational activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

Experience with challenging behaviour

Job description

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

About you

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?

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

You will need to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team. Experience of challenging behaviour and/or learning disabilities is preferred but all training will be provided.

This position is for one of our homes in a rural area near Doune, close to Stirling. There are local bus routes, although holding a valid UK licence would be desirable but not essential.

Do you want to make a real difference in someone’s life when you come to work? We are able to offer an exciting opportunity in 3 brand new, purpose built, individual flats in a Supported Living Service to join the team that will provide person centred support for three individuals looking to move on in their journey towards maximizing their independence. We are looking for experienced staff who are excited at the prospect of helping the people we support to mold and shape their service from the outset.

You will be supported by a management structure that will include a Team Leader, Scheme Manager and the Registered Manager who will all be committed to creating an environment for you in which you will feel supported, encouraged and inspired to deliver the best support you are capable of on a daily basis. Where your well-being is a priority, as the well-being of the people we support, as will yours. Swanton Care understands the significantly important role Support Workers play in peoples lives and our organisation as a whole. Come and join us and discover the genuine impact you can make.

The role

To 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.

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.

Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.

General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as, possibly, elements of personal care.

As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.

Due to location, holding a valid UK driving licence is preferable though not essential.