At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide practical and emotional support to empower individuals in Barnsley.
- Company: Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn, enjoy discounts, and access mental health support.
- Other info: Flexible hours, career development opportunities, and a supportive community await you.
- Why this job: Make every moment matter for those you support and help them achieve their goals.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm and compassion are key; experience with learning disabilities is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
We're looking for Bank Support Workers/Carers who care about making every moment matter for the people we support in Barnsley.
Positions: Bank Support Worker/Carers
Location: Barnsley (S72)
Hours: 0 hour contracts available.
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.
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.
About you:
- Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?
- Ideally you will have previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, although full training will be provided.
- You will also need to be adaptable, flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team.
What we can offer:
- Refer a friend scheme: you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made.
- Above and beyond: 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: 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).
- 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.
Onboarding will include an enhanced DBS check.
About The Service: Supporting people in their own homes to live an independent life within their community.
Bank Support Worker - Adult Community Support in Barnsley employer: Swanton Care and Community
Swanton Care & Community is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values the contributions of every team member. With a focus on employee growth through funded qualifications and career pathways, staff can develop their skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we support. Located in Bridgend and Newport, our team enjoys competitive benefits, including a referral scheme, long service awards, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.
Contact Details:
Swanton Care and Community Recruitment Team
