At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in their daily lives, promoting independence and well-being.
- Company: Swanton, a compassionate organisation dedicated to empowering individuals.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, referral bonuses, discounts, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours, supportive team, and a fun work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while growing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm and compassion; experience with challenging behaviour is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
We are looking for a Male Specialist Support Worker who cares about making every moment matter for the people we support, regardless of qualifications or experience.
Position: Male Specialist Support Worker
Location: TS20
Hours: Full-time
Job type: Permanent, up to 40 hour contracts available
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. Experience of challenging behaviour and/or learning disabilities is preferred but all training will be provided. This position is to support a female person in their own home. The person we support has their own automatic vehicle. The successful candidate would need to hold a full UK driving license and be willing to drive the vehicle.
The role
- 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 walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.
- General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties and helping to build skills around the home.
- As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents using electronic systems.
- Be a resilient person and support in managing challenging behaviour in a proactive manner and in line with support plans and risk assessments.
- Be outgoing and have a fun outlook as well as being able to remain professional and maintain boundaries.
What we can offer
- Refer a friend scheme: £400 each time a successful referral is made.
- Above and beyond recognition for staff contributions.
- 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.
Male Support Worker - Adult Supported Living employer: Swantoncare
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. With comprehensive training opportunities, a strong emphasis on employee recognition, and benefits like a pension scheme and funded qualifications, we empower our team to grow both personally and professionally. Located in TS20, our commitment to inclusivity and respect for individuality ensures that every moment spent with us is meaningful and rewarding.
