At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver effective care and promote independent living skills for service users with learning disabilities.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Swanton Care, focused on quality support in new purpose-built properties.
- Benefits: Enjoy a company pension scheme, employee discount programme, and 24-hour health & wellbeing service.
- Other info: Positions available in Bishop Auckland and Shildon, with flexible rota covering days and nights.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to make a real difference in a rewarding environment.
- Qualifications: Candidates should have a clean driving licence and be resilient in supporting challenging behaviours.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About The Role
Reports to: Registered Manager
Based at: Bishop Auckland (DL14 7)
Hours: Full time and Part time
Drivers with clean driving licences are highly desirable. We are looking for ambitious individuals to join and to develop your career in social care with us. We currently have vacancies for Support Workers to be based within new purpose-built supported living properties in Shildon and Bishop Auckland, for people diagnosed with a learning disability and mental health issues. This is an opportunity to work in what can at times be a challenging environment as part of a small team of care professionals in a quality setting that is not only rewarding but fulfilling too. Supported by your colleagues and our management team, we are looking for people who are resilient and comfortable supporting people who may have challenging behaviours. Comprehensive training, support and onboarding into the company and service is provided. This is a rewarding role for the right candidates. We work on a rota basis covering days and nights, weekdays and weekends with flexibility for the right candidates.
Responsible for:
- Delivering effective care.
- Promoting social inclusion, promoting independent living skills and providing care and support to service users.
General Duties:
- Promote good health and wellbeing with the service user.
- Encourage social inclusion.
- Participate in activities with service users.
- Follow individual service user’s care and support plan.
- Support service users to access the community and take part in stimulating activities.
- Safely administer medication to service users (if required) and support those who are able to self-medicate.
- Support service users to maintain and increase their skills.
- Assist service users in meeting cultural needs.
- Maintain a safe environment for all service users, staff and visitors to the service wherever possible.
- Complete and maintain all relevant documentation with regards to service users and/or required by Swanton care and community.
- Undergo required training programmes to promote knowledge.
- Provide a high standard of support and understanding to all our service users and any issues they may present.
Employee Benefits:
- Company pension scheme
- Employee discount programme
- Health & wellbeing service (24 hours)
- On-site parking
- Referral recruitment bonus
- Cycle to work scheme
Support Worker - Adult Supported Living in Bishop Auckland employer: Swanton Care and Community
Swanton Care provides comprehensive training and support for its staff, ensuring a fulfilling career in social care. Located in Bishop Auckland, the company values employee wellbeing with benefits like a 24-hour health service and a cycle to work scheme. Join a small team dedicated to promoting social inclusion and independent living for service users.
Contact Details:
Swanton Care and Community Recruitment Team
