Support Worker - Enable Independent Living in Colne

Swanton Care & Community Ltd; Colne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Long service awards

Pension and salary sacrifice scheme

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work scheme

Life cover

Job summary

Swanton Care & Community Ltd seeks a dedicated Support Worker to help establish a brand-new Supported Living Service in Colne. You will support adults with learning disabilities, autism and brain injuries, working 1:1 or 2:1 to enable independent living within home and community settings.

You will cover days, evenings, nights and weekends, across full-time or part-time hours, with a focus on empowering people, maintaining dignity and promoting inclusion in everyday activities.

Qualifications

• Passionate, caring and motivated individuals needed.
• Experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, or acquired brain injuries is beneficial.
• Ability to work 1:1 or 2:1 to support independence and personal goals.

Responsibilities

• Support people to develop independence and confidence in their daily lives
• Encourage participation in hobbies, education and community activities
• Assist with visits to family and friends, shopping trips, walks and social opportunities
• Provide practical and emotional support tailored to individual needs
• Promote wellbeing, choice, dignity and inclusion at every opportunity
• Support with household tasks, meal preparation and maintaining a comfortable home environment
• Assist with personal care where required
• Complete records and documentation accurately

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team player

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Tools

Record keeping

Job description

Swanton Care & Community Ltd seeks a dedicated Support Worker to help establish a brand-new Supported Living Service in Colne. You will support adults with learning disabilities, autism and brain injuries, working 1:1 or 2:1 to enable independent living within home and community settings.

You will cover days, evenings, nights and weekends, across full-time or part-time hours, with a focus on empowering people, maintaining dignity and promoting inclusion in everyday activities.