At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to achieve their goals.
- Company: Swanton, a compassionate care provider with strong core values.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, referral bonuses, long service awards, and funded qualifications.
- Other info: Flexible hours, supportive team, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm and compassion; experience preferred but not required.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
We are looking for Support Workers who care about making every moment matter for the people we support, regardless of qualifications or experience.
Location: Falkirk - Slamannan
Hours: Full-time and Part-time. Job type: Permanent, up to 48 hour contracts available.
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. This position is for one of our homes in a rural area outside Slamannan and due to the location of the service a drivers licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous.
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.
- 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.
- Completing a range of records and documents.
What we can offer:
- Refer a friend scheme: £400 for each successful referral.
- Awards for 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 to recognise your contribution to the team.
- Employee benefits app for discounts across everyday and luxury shops, and access to information about learning & development opportunities.
- Cycle to work scheme to save money and get fit.
- Pension scheme with auto enrolment.
- 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).
- Access to trained mental health first aiders for support.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support.
- Regular events to listen to your feedback about working with us.
About The Service: Southfields care home is a 7-person service on the outskirts of a small village called Slamannan, nestled in the Falkirk County countryside. We provide support for young people with learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs including challenging behaviour.
Support Worker - Adult Residential in Falkirk employer: Swanton Care and Community
Swanton is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where compassion and integrity are at the forefront. Located in the serene countryside of Falkirk, our team enjoys a range of benefits including career pathways, funded qualifications, and a strong emphasis on employee feedback, ensuring that every member feels valued and empowered to make a difference in the lives of those we support.
Contact Details:
Swanton Care and Community Recruitment Team
