At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in achieving their goals and enjoying life through practical and emotional assistance.
- Company: Swanton, a compassionate organisation dedicated to empowering individuals.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, referral bonuses, discounts, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent growth potential and training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while developing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm, compassion, and a full UK driving licence are essential.
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
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: you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made.
- Above and beyond: we award 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: we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service.
- Employee benefits app: stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.
- Cycle to work: save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme.
- Pension: auto enrolment into our salary sacrifice pension scheme.
- Life cover: entitled to the death in service benefit.
- Funded qualifications: earn whilst you learn! We aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton.
- Career pathways: we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3).
- Swanton Educates: we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development.
- Trained mental health first aiders available to support you when you need someone to talk to.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support.
- Employee Voice: we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us.
Male Support Worker - Adult Supported Living employer: Swantoncare
Swantoncare is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff in Norwich. With a strong focus on compassionate care, employees benefit from a supportive work culture, comprehensive training, and clear pathways for career advancement, making it a rewarding place to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
