Support Workers/Senior Support Workers/Swanton Care and Community
Jobe role: Support Workers/Senior Support Workers
Location: Deanston, Doune (FK16)
Falkirk, 2 locations (FK1)
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time
Job type: Permanent, variable
Salary: £12.25 per hour.
About our service
We have 3 unique services, offering a high standard of nursing care and supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs including challenging behaviour.
Our services are individually led by their own Registered Manager, all of whom have a wealth of experience within the sector, and are committed and devoted to developing excellence and talent.
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, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services.
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.
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 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.
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
Experience:
Supporting people with learning disabilities: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
UK Driving licence (required)
What we can offer:
Refer a friend scheme - we know that amazing people often know fantastic people and you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made.
Golden Hello - receive a £100 bonus if you complete your e-learning prior to your start date.
Long service awards we recognise your contribution to the team and award long service.
Employee benefits app - stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.
Pension and life cover - auto enrol into our pension scheme and entitled to the death in service benefit.
Funded Health & Social Care qualifications - earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton.
Trained mental health first aiders & EAP - free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support.
Swanton Care invests in its people and offers apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!
If you are interested in this great opportunity and are successfully shortlisted for interview, please advise the hiring manager.
Benefits:
Cycle to work scheme
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
Referral programme
Store discount
We welcome enquiries from anyone who has an interest in support work, even those with very limited experience.
Any Questions? Give us a call and we can have an informal chat.
Send in their CV;Email us;Phone enquiry
Email: jacqueline.farrant@swantoncare.com
Call: 01786641610 (Ask for Jackie Farrant (Recruiter) or Leanne Fairburn (Registered Manager)
