Support Worker/Senior Support Worker (DP6)
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 to £12.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 August 2025 |
| Location: | Portland, Dorset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Swanton Care and Community |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DP6 |
Summary
Full time and part time opportunities available
**We do not offer sponsorship**
Earn competitive pay + develop and grow with a company that cares about you!
Hourly Rate £12.21 per hour rising to £12.45 after successful completion of probation, dependant on role.
If you’re outgoing, friendly and passionate about people, you could make a real positive difference as a Support Worker, Senior Support Worker or Team Leader in the Alina Homecare Disability Support Team in Portland, Dorset.
You’ll be supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives within their community.
You’ll be…
Encouraging – promote independence where possible & encourage service users to achieve personal goals
Supportive – provide support to ensure the safety & wellbeing of people relying on our services
Compassionate – communicate well with service users using their chosen methods to support individuality
Observant – monitor & report any changes in health or circumstances of a service user to management
Engaging – support service users to engage in the local community from going shopping to attending events
You’ll enjoy…
· Competitive pay – earn up to £31,096 pa (including 2 sleep in shifts per week)
· Flexible & guaranteed hours – part time / full time / optional overtime
· Exclusive staff discounts – offers on top brands
· Local work & paid mileage – short commutes helping local people
· Excellent career opportunities – develop yourself and your career
· Paid ongoing training – from our exclusive Training Academy Team
· Paid holiday – to support your personal life
· 24/7 support – for your health and mental wellbeing
· Pension – to help prepare for your future
· Refer-a-Friend scheme* – earn £300 for every friend that starts with us *T&Cs apply
You’ll need…
· Good understanding of working with individuals with a learning disability and autism
· Commitment to providing quality care and support
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Patience, compassion and a motivational attitude at all times
· A responsible, dedicated and flexible approach to work
· Competent IT knowledge and computer skills
When you join, you’ll receive advanced training from our exclusive Training Academy where you’ll learn how to deliver high quality support.
All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the ‘Swanton Difference’ through our focus on quality and compassion!
**We do not offer sponsorship**
Earn competitive pay + develop and grow with a company that cares about you!
Hourly Rate £12.21 per hour rising to £12.45 after successful completion of probation, dependant on role.
If you’re outgoing, friendly and passionate about people, you could make a real positive difference as a Support Worker, Senior Support Worker or Team Leader in the Alina Homecare Disability Support Team in Portland, Dorset.
You’ll be supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives within their community.
You’ll be…
Encouraging – promote independence where possible & encourage service users to achieve personal goals
Supportive – provide support to ensure the safety & wellbeing of people relying on our services
Compassionate – communicate well with service users using their chosen methods to support individuality
Observant – monitor & report any changes in health or circumstances of a service user to management
Engaging – support service users to engage in the local community from going shopping to attending events
You’ll enjoy…
· Competitive pay – earn up to £31,096 pa (including 2 sleep in shifts per week)
· Flexible & guaranteed hours – part time / full time / optional overtime
· Exclusive staff discounts – offers on top brands
· Local work & paid mileage – short commutes helping local people
· Excellent career opportunities – develop yourself and your career
· Paid ongoing training – from our exclusive Training Academy Team
· Paid holiday – to support your personal life
· 24/7 support – for your health and mental wellbeing
· Pension – to help prepare for your future
· Refer-a-Friend scheme* – earn £300 for every friend that starts with us *T&Cs apply
You’ll need…
· Good understanding of working with individuals with a learning disability and autism
· Commitment to providing quality care and support
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Patience, compassion and a motivational attitude at all times
· A responsible, dedicated and flexible approach to work
· Competent IT knowledge and computer skills
When you join, you’ll receive advanced training from our exclusive Training Academy where you’ll learn how to deliver high quality support.
All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the ‘Swanton Difference’ through our focus on quality and compassion!