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 Forest Hall, North Tyneside.



Job title: Support Worker/Carer (Supported Living)



Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week



Location:

Sunderland

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

About the Role



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 a dedicated and empathetic person. The support team will provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations.



The service is supporting siblings in their new home, so knowledge of supporting vulnerable people with health needs and Type 1 diabetes is desirable.



The team will be inducted and trained in anticipation of the person we support moving in. The person will require support around their daily living skills, health needs and will have a diagnosis of learning disability and or autism.



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



Personal care worker for women required. This post is only available to female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.



The candidate we are looking for will;





Demonstrate positive, proactive and organised people skills, that will support and develop the skills of the Support Workers. This will include recruitment, induction, supervisions, annual appraisals, training, coaching, rota management and sickness and absence management. Take the lead to help Support Workers understand their responsibilities and by doing so ensure that safe, effective, caring, responsive and well lead support and care is delivered at all times. You will complete evidence based supervisions and observation supervisions as well as supporting your team of support works to complete competency based appraisals. Support the Service Manager/Deputy Manager in managing transitions into and away from the service. You will be able to liaise professionally with all outside professional agencies, and ensure that all information is shared appropriately. Ensure that all the people we support have person centered support/care plans. You will be able to create and update these plans as per any changes that are required. Empower the people we support to be actively involved in their own goal setting. To oversee and support the development of excellent quality within the service. You will design, develop and maintain excellent service user records. Working in a supportive manner that empowers the service user to live their life in their chosen manner. Demonstrate sound knowledge of Microsoft office to include word, excel and PowerPoint. You will have the skills to scan documents as well as email documents where needed. To fully understand and ensure your team understand, the principles of 'safeguarding vulnerable adults'. You will advocate for and protect the best interests of the individuals within the boundaries of the Mental Capacity Act. Having a driving licence is desirable.

Whilst experience is not essential as full training will be provided we also welcome experience working as Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker.



Every Moment Matters



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

Every day is different, you never know what the day will bring! That's what makes it so exciting. We support people out in their homes and within a supported living setting. The Support Worker role is one of empowerment, you have the ability to make the people you support feel safe, confident, competent and more importantly able and independent.



By believing in someone you can help people reach their own potential as well as supporting with the everyday tasks such as finances, housekeeping, attending appointments, shopping, and participating in various activities of choice.



Swanton Care and Community is a value based organisation, committed to putting the people we support in control of their lives. We focus on enablement and maximizing independence to work with people who use their support be co-producers of their own goals and outcomes.