Waking Night Support Worker - Empower Adults with LD

Swanton Care & Community Ltd; West End; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Staff discounts

Local mileage paid

Career development

Paid training

Paid holiday

24/7 support

Pension

Long service awards

Monthly price draw

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Job summary

Swanton Care & Community Ltd is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs live meaningful lives in their community. You'll be outgoing, friendly and passionate about people, delivering compassionate, person-centred support.

You'll join the Swanton Community Services Team, with flexible hours, paid training, and mileage. No formal qualifications are required initially, as advanced training is provided, and DBS checks are completed

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

Skills

Encouraging

Supportive

Compassionate

Observant

Engaging

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care or higher

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Swanton Care & Community Ltd is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs live meaningful lives in their community. You'll be outgoing, friendly and passionate about people, delivering compassionate, person-centred support.

You'll join the Swanton Community Services Team, with flexible hours, paid training, and mileage. No formal qualifications are required initially, as advanced training is provided, and DBS checks are completed