Support Worker: Empower People to Live Their Best Life

Swanton Care; South Cambridgeshire; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend

Above and beyond recognition

Long service awards

Benefits app

Cycle to work

Pension

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Career pathways

Swanton Educates

Mental health first aiders

EAP

Employee voice

Job summary

Swanton Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and maintain independence, with respect for individuality and personal choice. You will provide practical assistance and emotional support to enable meaningful daily living.

Based in Cambridgeshire, you will work as part of a team on 42-hour weeks, carrying out records, supporting community engagement, and helping with activities and daily living in line with individual support plans.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people with personal choice and community engagement.
• Ability to apply Swanton Care's PRIDE values: Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy.
• Adaptable and flexible with excellent communication, able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower individuals to achieve their goals.
• Promote health, well-being and cultural/spiritual beliefs in an inclusive way.
• Facilitate social, educational or work activities and community engagement.
• General housekeeping and personal care tasks as required.
• Complete a range of records and documents accurately.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Adaptable

Team player

Empathy

Job description

Swanton Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and maintain independence, with respect for individuality and personal choice. You will provide practical assistance and emotional support to enable meaningful daily living.

Based in Cambridgeshire, you will work as part of a team on 42-hour weeks, carrying out records, supporting community engagement, and helping with activities and daily living in line with individual support plans.