We are looking for Support Workers/Carers who care about making every moment matter for the people we support in our residential services.
Position: Full Time Support Worker/Carer
Location: Trinity & Murton, Seaham (SR7 postcode)
Hours: Full time, on a rota basis, day and night shifts
Job type: Permanent, up to 40 hour contracts available
Salary: £12.00 per hour
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.
About our services
We are a unique service located in Murton, supporting adults with learning difficulties, mental health issues, autism and acquired brain injuries, some of whom display behaviors that challenge. Led by our Registered Manager who has a wealth of experience within the sector; committed and devoted to developing excellence and talent.
We are currently expanding our services in the North East, this is a great opportunity for you to join our growing and dynamic team.
About you
Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?
Experience of challenging behavior and/or learning disabilities is preferred but all training will be provided.
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’
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.
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 enroll into our pension scheme and entitled to the death in service benefit.
* Funded 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.
For this position you will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Care and support: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Drivers Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Seaham (SR7) - Support Worker/Carer
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