Job Description

About The Role

We're looking for people who care about making ever moment matter for the people we support in our supported living care services based in Burnley.

Job title:

Support Worker/Carer (Supported Living),

Female-only positions

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Part-time position also available (30 hours)

Location:

Burnley, North West

We do not offer sponsorship

The role of the Support Worker/Carer is an opportunity for a pro-active person to join an evolving Care Company. We are looking for dedicated and empathetic people. The support team will provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations.



The team will be inducted and trained in anticipation of supporting people in their own homes. The people we support require support around their daily living skills, health needs and will have a range of physical and/or learning disabilities.



We require a Support Team who is empathetic and non-judgmental, someone who has experience in behaviour that can be challenging.



This post is

only available to female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.

About you

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



Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and/or complex care is preferred but all training will be provided.



Here at Swanton Care , 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'

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. Due to the specific nature of the role, we are only able to consider female Support Workers for this position. A UK valid driving licence is an essential requirement if you wish to apply for this role.

What we can offer:

Refer a friend scheme

we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive 400 each time a successful referral is made *

Above and beyond

we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!

Long service awards

we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service

Employee benefits app

stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.

Cycle to work

you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme

Pension

we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life cover

you will be 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 *

Career pathways

we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!

Swanton Educates

we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development

Trained mental health first aiders

available to support you when you need someone to talk to

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support

Employee Voice

we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us


subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

Supporting people in their own homes to live an independent life within their community. We provide a number of community support packages for people with learning disabilities and autism. We promote full involvement of the families, who are involved in the recruitment and selection of staff to ensure the best fit for the people they will be supporting.