Support Worker - Adult Supported Living (ID:488)

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

Job summary

A progressive care company is seeking a compassionate Support Worker/Carer to provide practical assistance and emotional support. Applicants should have experience in supporting individuals with disabilities. This opportunity requires a commitment to respecting each person's dignity and aims to empower individuals in achieving their goals. Training is provided, and applications are particularly encouraged from female candidates, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting people with learning disabilities and/or complex care is preferred.
• Empathetic and non-judgmental demeanor required.
• Ability to assist with daily living skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support.
• Empower people to achieve their goals and aspirations.
• Support individuals with health needs and daily living skills.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Commitment to dignity

Job description

Overview

The role of the Support Worker/Carer is an opportunity for a pro-active person to join an evolving Care Company. We are looking for dedicated and empathetic people. The support team will provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations.

The team will be inducted and trained in anticipation of supporting people in their own homes. The people we support require support around their daily living skills, health needs and will have a range of physical and/or learning disabilities.

We require a Support Team who is empathetic and non-judgmental, someone who has experience in behaviour that can be challenging.

This post is only available to female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.

About you

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

Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and/or complex care is preferred but all training will be provided.

About Swanton Care

Here at Swanton Care, 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.