At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in living independently and achieving their personal goals.
- Company: Swanton, a compassionate care provider with a focus on dignity and respect.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, referral bonuses, discounts, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career pathways and training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm, compassion, and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
We are recruiting Support Workers to join a core team supporting people in the community who have moved on from more complex services. Supported living services provide people an opportunity to live an independent life in their own home.
Role: Support Worker
Location: Derby DE1
Shifts: Days, nights, weekends
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
About you: 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. You will need to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team.
The Role: Whilst fully embracing the company ethos, support workers 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 want to live. Support is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- 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.
- 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 elements of personal care.
- As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.
What we can offer:
- Refer a friend scheme: £400 for each successful referral made.
- Above and beyond recognition for staff contributions with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises.
- Long service awards to celebrate your contribution to the team.
- Employee benefits app for discounts across everyday and luxury shops, and access to 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).
- Swanton Educates training qualification centre for further development.
- Trained mental health first aiders available for support.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support.
- Employee Voice events to listen to your feedback about working with us.
*subject to eligibility & criteria. Candidates will require a full reference check and an enhanced DBS. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
About The Service: SCS Derbyshire supported living services, established in 2019, are dedicated to providing high-quality care in Derby City. Supporting 54 individuals, the service has earned a 'Good' rating from CQC and is actively working towards an 'Outstanding' rating.
Support Worker - Adult Supported Living employer: Swanton Care
Swanton Care is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. Located in Durham, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a flexible shift pattern that accommodates work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
