At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower individuals to achieve their goals through practical and emotional support.
- Company: Join a compassionate team at Swanton, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, discounts, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours, referral bonuses, and opportunities for funded qualifications.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in people's lives while embracing diversity and empathy.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm and commitment to supporting others with respect and dignity.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 14 £ per hour.
About The Role
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. Join us at our service in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire to work 21 hours per week. Support is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 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: Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy.
The main focus of the support is to enable the people we support to live a full and happy life, to run their own home and to take part in a range of activities in the community. Responsibilities include:
- Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations.
- Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people we support.
- Facilitate social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.
- Perform general housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as elements of personal care.
- Complete a range of records and documents as part of the role.
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.
- Long service awards to recognise 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 with 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 confidential access to 24hr assistance.
- Regular events to listen to your feedback about working with us.
You will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
About The Service: Supporting people in their own homes to live an independent life within their community.
Support Worker - Adult Supported Living employer: Swanton Care & Community Ltd
Swanton is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. Located in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire, we offer flexible working hours, comprehensive training opportunities, and a range of employee benefits including a referral scheme, long service awards, and access to our own training centre. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we support, while enjoying a rewarding career with ample growth potential.
Contact Details:
Swanton Care & Community Ltd Recruitment Team
