Support Worker – Enable Independence in Sunderland

Swanton Care & Community Ltd; Hetton-le-Hole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend

Above and beyond

Long service awards

Benefits app

Cycle to work

Pension

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Career pathways

Swanton Educates

Mental health first aiders

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Voice

Job summary

Swanton Care & Community Ltd is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Sunderland to help people live independently in their own homes. The role covers days, evenings, nights and weekends, with a 40-hour week and round-the-clock support as needed.

You will provide practical assistance and emotional support, aiming to empower individuals while respecting their choices and dignity. The role embraces Swanton’s values of Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity and Empathy.

Qualifications

• Shows enthusiasm and compassion when supporting people.
• Ability to provide practical assistance and emotional support.
• Committed to Swanton’s PRIDE values: Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy.

Responsibilities

• Enable people to live a full and happy life in their own homes.
• Provide practical and emotional support aligned with individual plans.
• Promote health and wellbeing and respect individual beliefs and choices.
• Facilitate social, educational or recreational activities in the community.
• Recordkeeping and completing required documents.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathy

Job description

Swanton Care & Community Ltd is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Sunderland to help people live independently in their own homes. The role covers days, evenings, nights and weekends, with a 40-hour week and round-the-clock support as needed.

You will provide practical assistance and emotional support, aiming to empower individuals while respecting their choices and dignity. The role embraces Swanton’s values of Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity and Empathy.