Support Worker

About The Role We are looking for Support Workers who care about making every moment matter for the people we support, regardless of qualifications or experience. Whilst fully embracing the company ethos support workers provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they want to live. Support is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Position Support Worker (female only) Location Dinnington Hours Full-time, 42 hours per week Shifts Days, evenings, weekend We do not offer sponsorship About you Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity? Here at Swanton, we are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services. Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy You will need to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team. Experience of challenging behaviour and/or learning disabilities is preferred but all training will be provided. The role To provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans. Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people we support and ensure they are met in an inclusive way. Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice. General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as, possibly, elements of personal care. As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents. Due to the specific nature of the role, we are only able to consider female Support Workers for this position. What we can offer Refer a friend scheme we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made * Above and beyond we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises Long service awards we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service. Employee benefits app stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities. Cycle to work you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme. Pension we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme. Life cover you will be entitled to the death in service benefit. Funded qualifications earn whilst you learn we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton * Career pathways we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier. Swanton Educates we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development Trained mental health first aiders available to support you when you need someone to talk to. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support. Employee Voice we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us. *subject to eligibility & criteria About The Service Station House -Central East is situated in the heart of an inclusive community, close to local amenities, and within a short drive of the three towns of Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster. We specialise in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities, and we pride ourselves on making sure that Every Moment Matters. #J-18808-Ljbffr