Support Worker

Support Worker Sunderland, North East England, England

Swanton Care
Full Time Sunderland, North East England, England 10 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

We are looking for Support Workers who care about making every moment matter for the people we support in our residential services.

Position: Support Worker

Salary: £11.00 - £11.10 per hour from 1st April, plus you will receive a £500 bonus once you've successfully completed your probation period!

Location: Sunderland (SR2 postcode)

Hours: Full time, there are a range of different shift patterns available to fit in with other commitments you may already have including waking night shifts.

Job type: Permanent

About our service

We have two residential services within close proximity, supporting people with a range of support needs including learning disabilities, autism, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries and other complex care needs.

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

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 an enhanced DBS check.

SWIND2

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Store discount
  • Wellness programme

Shift:

  • Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Sunderland: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • care or support: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Level 2 in Health and Social Care (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Support Worker
Swanton Care

www.swantoncare.com
Coventry, United Kingdom
Garry Cross
Unknown / Non-Applicable
501 to 1000 Employees
Company - Private
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