Support Worker - Adult Supported Living (ID:673)

Swanton Care and Community; Telford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization based in Telford is seeking Support Workers to provide practical and emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities and complex care needs. The role is full-time, up to 40 hours per week, and focuses on empowering clients to achieve their goals while respecting their individuality. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and compassionate, with a willingness to receive training. The position does not offer sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting people with learning disabilities and/or complex care is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and receive training.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower clients.
• Promote the well-being of supported individuals.
• Perform general housekeeping duties including shopping and personal care.
• Complete necessary documentation and records.

Skills

Compassion

Enthusiasm

Ability to respect dignity

Job description

We are recruiting Support Workers/Carers in Telford to support people to live in and be part of the local community, within a supported living environment. Our services are about helping people to get out in the community and make the most of their time in their own homes. Whilst fully embracing the company ethos, support workers provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower 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 want to live.

Support is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Job title: Support Worker

Hours: Full-time (up to 40 hours per week)

Location: Telford (TF2)

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

The role

• 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.
• General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as elements of personal care.
• Complete a range of records and documents as part of the role.
• Each person we support has 1-to-1 support.
• Work lone and team‑working, ensuring consistency and safety at all times.
• Although a driving licence is not an essential requirement, it is desirable.

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.

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, which underpin the PRIDE we take in our services.

• Potential
• Responsibility
• Integrity
• Diversity
• Empathy