Support Worker/Senior Support Worker (SEW1)

Swanton Care and Community; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community services organisation in Ewell is seeking a passionate Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs in leading fulfilling lives. The role involves direct support, mentoring staff, and encouraging personal development. Candidates should have experience working with individuals with disabilities and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive pay and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Exclusive staff discounts

Paid ongoing training

Paid holiday

Pension

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with disabilities.
• Able to support service users in community engagement.
• Flexible approach to work and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with daily activities.
• Encourage personal development and life skills.
• Act as a mentor to other support workers.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Patience

Compassion

IT literacy

Job description

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 in the Swanton Community Services Team in Ewell. You’ll be supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives within their community. Also, 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
• 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 £400 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.