Support Worker Kingston upon Hull, England
Job description
We are looking for support workers who care about making every moment matter, regardless of qualifications or experience.
Position: Support Worker
Location: Hull (HU7 postcode)
Hours: Full time or part time, predominately working day shifts
Salary: £10.00 per hour
The person we support’s preference is to be supported by male Support Workers.
About Baylis Place
We can support up to 11 adults with a range of support needs including learning disabilities, autism and other complex care needs. We empower each person to live life the way they choose to.
The purpose-built residential accommodation is decorated and furnished to support individual preferences. The many communal spaces throughout the building include TV lounges, a life skills kitchens, a sensory room, an activity room and a fully adapted bathroom.
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.
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 enrol 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: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Physical setting:
- Residential home
Shift:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kingston upon Hull: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
Work Location: One location
