At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in achieving their goals and living independently in the community.
- Company: Swanton Care, dedicated to empowering individuals with compassion and respect.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, discounts, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a passionate team with opportunities for growth and recognition.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm and compassion; experience with learning disabilities preferred but training provided.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
We are recruiting Support Workers/Carers in West Wales to support people to live in and be part of the local community, within a supported living environment. Our services are about helping people to get out in the community and make the most of their time in their own homes.
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.
The role includes:
- Providing 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.
- Promoting the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people we support and ensuring they are met in an inclusive way.
- General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as elements of personal care.
- Completing a range of records and documents.
- Lone working and team-working.
The successful applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence.
About you:
Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity? Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and/or complex care is preferred but all training will be provided.
Here at Swanton Care, 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: Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy.
What we can offer:
- Refer a friend scheme: £400 for each successful referral.
- Above and beyond awards for contributions and good inspection feedback.
- Long service awards to celebrate your contribution to the team.
- Employee benefits app for discounts across shops and access to learning & development opportunities.
- Cycle to work scheme to save money and get fit.
- Pension auto enrolment into our salary sacrifice pension scheme.
- Life cover entitlement to death in service benefit.
- Funded qualifications to develop your career with Swanton.
- Career pathways and apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3).
- Swanton Educates training qualification centre for further development.
- Trained mental health first aiders available for support.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential access to counselling, advice and support.
- Employee Voice events to listen to your feedback about working with us.
About the Service:
At Swanton Care and community West and South Wales, we always ensure we put the people we support at the centre of everything we do. We support inclusively with the person we support, listen, and respect their wants, needs and aspirations. The people we support in their homes are supported in a person-centred way and our team is passionate about making a difference to their lives. We are continually promoting independence, with basic skills such as cooking, cleaning, decorating their rooms and shopping or encouraging various new activities which they may not have had the opportunity to experience before, all whilst offering encouragement and celebrating success.
Support Worker - Adult Supported Living in Carmarthen employer: Swanton Care and Community
Swanton Care is an exceptional employer in West Wales, dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities and complex care needs. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee growth through funded qualifications and career pathways, while our commitment to inclusivity ensures that every team member feels valued and respected. With a range of benefits including long service awards, an employee assistance programme, and a vibrant community connection, we strive to create a meaningful and rewarding environment for our staff.
Contact Details:
Swanton Care and Community Recruitment Team
