Join us at our Children's home in Kettering as a Support/ Care Worker. Do you want to be part of an exciting new opportunity? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people?
We are opening a 3 bedded children’s residential home in Barton Seagrave, supporting children with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
We are currently seeking Children’s Residential Support Worker/Carer to join our team. As a Support Worker/Carer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being and development of the children in our care.
Hours: 42 hours per week with a mixture of early, late afternoon/evening and weekend working. Please note that we are not able to support with sponsorship.
Ideally you will have a driver's licence as we like to support our children with access to the local and wider community. However, a driver's licence is not essential for this role.
About you
Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting young people in their daily life?
We are looking for people who share these core values and can apply these to the work that you do. At the heart of the ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE taken in the services.
‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’
For Support Worker positions although an understanding of the role is desirable, it is not essential as training will be provided. Ideally, you will:
Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Have previous experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities
You will need to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of the team.
The role
You will provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower our young people 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, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.
Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people supported and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.
Facilitating social, educational and play or recreational activities of their choice. Supporting them to maintain contact with families or significant others is a key priority.
The role requires you to undertake all aspects of day-to-day household tasks such as cleaning, cooking and shopping. Our children also need to be supported to manage their personal care and hygiene.
What we can offer:
Refer a friend scheme we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made *
Above and beyond we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. 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 you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme
Pension we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme
Life cover you will be 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). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!
Swanton Educates we have our own training qualification center 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
*subject to eligibility & criteria
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.
Our internal vacancies are also published onto our website. Roles may be withdrawn before the closing date if a successful appointment has been made.