About The Role
We are looking for Support Workers who care about making every moment matter for the people we support, regardless of qualifications or experience.
Position: Support Worker
Location:Falkirk - Slamannan
Hours:Full-time and Part-time.
Job type:Permanent, up to 48 hour contracts available.
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
About you
Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?
Here at Swanton, 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’
o You will need to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team.
o Experience of challenging behavior and/or learning disabilities is preferred but all training will be provided.
o This position is for one of our homes in a rural area outside Slamannan and due to the location of the service a drivers licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous.
The role
o 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.
o 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.
o Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.
o General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as, possibly, elements of personal care.
o 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 Voicewe hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us
*subject to eligibility & criteria
About The Service
Southfields care home is an 8-person service on the outskirts of a small village called Slamannan, nestled in the Falkirk County countryside. We provide support for young people with learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs including challenging behaviour.
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