About The Role
We are looking for Support Workers who care about making every moment matter for the people we support in our supported living service.
Positions: Full-Time Support Workers
Location: Ipswich (1P2)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.
About you
Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?
You will need to be adaptable, flexible, with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team. Ideally you will have:
o Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and/or complex needs
o Hold or be willing to work towards your Level 2 in Health & Social Care
o Previous experience with hoist is desirable
o 2 years minimum experience working within care.
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'
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 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 schemewe 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 beyondwe 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 awardswe recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service
Employee benefits appstay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.
Cycle to workyou can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme
Pensionwe will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme
Life coveryou will be entitled to the death in service benefit.
Funded qualificationsearn whilst you learn we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *
Career pathwayswe invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier
Swanton Educateswe have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development
Trained mental health first aidersavailable 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
Within our Supported Living service, we strive to be a safe and understanding environment for everyone that steps through our doors. Making sure that choices are supported, and that the quality of life is assured for all those we support. Our team is passionate about supporting those in our care to embrace new opportunities and will assist you doing so with empathy, playfulness, and boundless encouragement.
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