Full Time Support Worker/Carer

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

Position: Full Time Support Worker/Carers

Salary: £12.00 per hour

Location: Sunderland (SR6 post code)

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.

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

About our service

We are a 5-bedroom residential home with 4 people we support currently residing here. We are based in Sunderland, where there are lovely local parks, restaurants, and shops. We provide person centered support, diversity and integrity to those with a wide range of: learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, communication needs and other complex needs including challenging behavior.

About you

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?

Qualifications

These qualifications are essential for success in the role of a Support Worker/Carer.

• Care experience
• First aid certification
• Experience in care home settings
• Medication administration skills
• Patient care experience
• Driving skills
• Ability to perform heavy lifting
• Proficiency in meal preparation
• Experience in creating care plans
• Behavior management skills

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 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 check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• challenging behaviours: 1 year (preferred)
• supporting people with learning disabilities: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 2 in Health & Social Care (preferred)
• Driving licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/05/2024
Reference ID: Full Time Support Worker/Carer - Sunderland (SR6 9PX)