Support Worker - Adult Supported Living
| Posting date: | 09 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2025 |
| Location: | Darfield, Barnsley |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Swanton Care and Community |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ID: 205 |
Summary
We're looking for Full-Time Support Workers/Carers who care about making every moment matter for the people we support in Barnsley.
Positions: Full-Time Support Worker/Carers
Location: Barnsley (S72)
Hours: 35 hours per week, day shifts available.
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.
About you
Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?
Ideally you will have previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, although full training will be provided. You will also need to be adaptable, flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team.
Qualifications
Care experience
First aid certification
Nursing home experience
Experience in care home settings
Experience in learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health care
Medication administration knowledge.
Home care experience
Assisted living experience
Patient care experience
Valid driver's license
Ability to lift heavy objects
Proficiency in meal preparation
Experience in developing care plans
Behavior management skills
These qualifications will be essential for success in the role of Support Worker / Carer. 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.
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 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
Positions: Full-Time Support Worker/Carers
Location: Barnsley (S72)
Hours: 35 hours per week, day shifts available.
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.
About you
Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?
Ideally you will have previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, although full training will be provided. You will also need to be adaptable, flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team.
Qualifications
Care experience
First aid certification
Nursing home experience
Experience in care home settings
Experience in learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health care
Medication administration knowledge.
Home care experience
Assisted living experience
Patient care experience
Valid driver's license
Ability to lift heavy objects
Proficiency in meal preparation
Experience in developing care plans
Behavior management skills
These qualifications will be essential for success in the role of Support Worker / Carer. 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.
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 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