Support Worker — Flexible Hours & Community Impact

Swanton Care & Community Ltd; Ford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours and guaranteed hours

Exclusive staff discounts

Local work and paid mileage

Excellent career opportunities

Paid ongoing training

Paid holiday

24/7 support for health and wellbeing

Pension

Long service recognition

Monthly staff prize draw

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Job summary

Swanton Care & Community Ltd is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health lead meaningful lives within their community.

You will be supporting service users to maintain independence, safety, and wellbeing, while encouraging engagement in local activities and events. No prior experience is required as full training is provided; a Level 2 Diploma or equivalent is encouraged for career development.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 Diploma or above in Health & Social Care.
• Good understanding of working with individuals with a learning disability and autism.
• Commitment to providing quality care and support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, compassion and a motivational attitude at all times.
• A responsible, dedicated and flexible approach to work.
• Competent IT knowledge and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging service users to achieve personal goals and promote independence.
• Provide support to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people relying on our services.
• Communicate well with service users using their chosen methods to support individuality.
• Monitor and report any changes in health or circumstances of a service user to management.
• Support service users to engage in the local community, from shopping to attending events.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience and empathy

Flexibility

IT literacy

Motivational attitude

Reliability

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Swanton Care & Community Ltd is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health lead meaningful lives within their community.

You will be supporting service users to maintain independence, safety, and wellbeing, while encouraging engagement in local activities and events. No prior experience is required as full training is provided; a Level 2 Diploma or equivalent is encouraged for career development.