Support Worker/Senior Support Worker (SEP1)

Swanton Care and Community; Epsom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Epsom is seeking Support Workers/Senior Support Workers to help individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health issues lead fulfilling lives in their community. The role involves providing daily support, mentoring staff, and encouraging personal development. Competitive pay and ongoing training are offered. Join us to make a real positive difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Competitive pay – earn up to £30,596.80 (inc 2 sleep/week)

Exclusive staff discounts

Local work & paid mileage

Excellent career opportunities

Paid ongoing training

Paid holiday

24/7 support for health and wellbeing

Pension plan

Refer-a-Friend scheme – earn £300 for each referral

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with disabilities.
• Previous experience working with people with learning disabilities is required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting service users with daily activities.
• Encouraging personal development of service users.
• Proactively supporting service users' community engagement.
• Acting as a mentor to other support workers.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Patience and compassion

Can-do attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

We do not offer sponsorship. Full time and part time opportunities available. Earn competitive pay + develop and grow with a company that cares about you! If you’re outgoing, friendly and passionate about people, you could make a real positive difference as a Support Worker/Senior Support Worker in the Swanton Community Services Team in Epsom. You’ll be supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives within their community. You will be role modelling best practice to other staff and encouraging them to do their very best.

Responsibilities

• Supporting service users with daily activities – providing high quality support to people of all ages to achieve their goals and aspirations
• Encouraging personal development – helping service users develop valuable life skills
• Proactive – supporting service users to engage in their local community from going shopping, to attending leisure events
• Supporting staff – acting as a mentor to other support workers and supporting the Field Care Supervisor

Benefits

• Competitive pay – earn up to £30,596.80 (inc 2 sleep/week)
• Exclusive staff discounts – offers on top brands
• Local work & paid mileage – short commutes helping local people
• Excellent career opportunities – develop yourself and your career
• Paid ongoing training – from our exclusive Training Academy Team
• Paid holiday – to support your personal life
• 24/7 support – for your health and mental wellbeing
• Pension – to help prepare for your future
• Refer-a-Friend scheme – earn £300 for every friend that starts with us
• T&Cs apply

Requirements

• Experience working with adults with disabilities
• IT literacy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, compassion and a can-do attitude at all times
• A responsible, dedicated and a flexible approach to work
• Previous experience working with people with learning disabilities is required

When you join, you’ll receive advanced training from our exclusive Training Academy where you’ll learn the specialist skills to deliver high quality support. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Support Worker.