Support Worker

1 week ago

Peterlee, United Kingdom Swanton Care Full time

**Position**:Support Worker - Supported Living

**Location**:Haswell

**Hours**:Full & part time, shifts

**Job type**:Permanent

**Rate of pay**:£9.90 per hour

We are looking for Support Workers who care about making every moment matter, regardless of their qualifications or experience.

**About our service**

Supporting people in a supported living setting with a range of support needs including learning disabilities, autism, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries and other complex care needs, we empower each person to live life the way they choose to.

The team at Swanton Care Centre work closely with the individual, their families, local community, and professionals to ensure that an individual’s care and support is developed with a structured, meaningful and person-centred approach. In line with our Swanton Ethos.

**About you**

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?

**_‘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.

**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 elements of personal care.

As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.

**What we can offer**:

- Reward schemes such as long service awards, refer a friend scheme (£400 per referral), Above & Beyond Awards, retail discount scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- We’ll provide the training and development you need to thrive and a chance to build on the skills you have
- We aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton
- Free DBS checks
- Life Insurance
- Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme

Swanton Care invests in its people and offers apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier If you are interested in this great opportunity and are successfully shortlisted for interview, please advise the hiring manager.
- You will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £9.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Store discounts

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- challenging behaviour and / or learning disabilities: 1 year (preferred)

Reference ID: Support Worker - Supported Living

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