Job description
We are looking for Support Workers who care about making every moment matter for the people we support, regardless of qualifications or experience.
Position: Support Worker/Carers
Location: Falkirk - Stenhousemuir
Hours: Full-time and Part-time
Job type: Permanent, up to 48 hour contracts available.
Salary: £12.25 per hour
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
About our service
We are a unique service located in Scotland, supporting young adults who have a primary diagnosis of a learning disability and may also have mental health or autism support needs and behaviors that can challenge. Our service is led by the Registered Manager who has a wealth of experience within the sector; committed and devoted to developing excellence and talent.
Everyone should be free to live the life they want to.
We want to provide a service where we truly listen to the people we support and act on what they say. We're opening a brand new 3 bed supported living service, supporting adults with autism. Be a crucial part of helping them develop their service from scratch and help someone to live the life they dream of every day.
If this excites and inspires you then please apply to come and join us.
We are currently expanding our services in Scotland, 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?
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 behavior and/or learning disabilities is preferred but all training will be provided.
* This position is for one of our homes in a rural area outside Slamannan and due to the location of the service, a driver's licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous.
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, possibly, 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.
* 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 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.
You will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including a PVG check.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.25 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 48 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Night shift
* Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Falkirk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Learning Disabilities: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Support Worker/Carer - Falkirk Stenhousemuir
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