Support Worker

We are a newly opened 6 bed residential home, supporting young adults with learning disabilities. Be a part of developing our service and help make a difference to a person's life every day.

Position:Support Worker

Salary: £11.00 per hour

Location: Ynysybwl (CF37 postcode)

Hours: Full time & bank

"At this moment in time we are unable to offer sponsorship"

About you

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

We are looking for people who share these core values and are able to apply these to the work that you do. At the heart of the ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE taken in the services.

‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’

Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities is desirable however full training will be provided.

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
• 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 your health is important to us and we have MHRAs trained to listen, guide and support
• 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

You will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS.

SWYNYS

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: £11.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Physical setting:

• Residential home

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ynysybwl (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Windy Ridge