We're looking for Bank/Part-Time Support Workers/Carers who care about making every moment matter for the people we support in Barnsley.
Positions: Bank/Part-Time Support Worker/Carers
Location: Barnsley (S72)
Hours: 10-25 hours per week, day shifts available.
Hourly rate: £12.00 per hour
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About us
At our supported living & residential services in Barnsley, we have a diverse array of people we support, from people with a traumatic brain injury, stroke, acquired brain injury, palliative care, autism, learning disability, and physical disability.
About you
Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?
Ideally you will have previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, although full training will be provided. You will also need to be adaptable, flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team.
Qualifications
* Care experience
* First aid certification
* Nursing home experience
* Experience in care home settings
* Experience in learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health care
* Medication administration knowledge
* Home care experience
* Assisted living experience
* Patient care experience
* Valid driver's license
* Ability to lift heavy objects
* Proficiency in meal preparation
* Experience in developing care plans
* Behavior management skills
These qualifications will be essential for success in the role of Support Worker / Carer. At the heart of our ethos are five key words: Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy.
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.
* 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: you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made.
* Long service awards: we recognize 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 enroll into our pension scheme and 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.
* Trained mental health first aiders & EAP: free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support.
You will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Flexitime
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Supporting people with learning disabilities: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) (preferred)
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Barnsley - Part-Time/Bank Support Worker
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