Support Worker - Adult Residential

About The Role

We are looking for a Support Worker who cares about making every moment matter for the people we support. Our residential service is about helping people to get out in the community and make the most of their time at home.

Role

SupportWorker

Location

Dinnington

Shifts

Days, nights, weekends

Hours

Full-time and Part-Time

Sponsorship

We do not offer sponsorship.

About You

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their personal choice, promotes their access to the community and their engagement in a wide range of activities?

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: Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy.

You will need to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Complete a range of records and documents.
• Each person we support has 1 to 1 support.
• Lone working and team‑working.

What we can offer

Refer a Friend Scheme

We know you will meet fantastic people who will 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

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

First aiders available to support you when you need someone to talk to.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free confidential access to 24‑hour 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.

Eligibility & Criteria

Subject to eligibility & criteria.

Reference & DBS

Candidates will require a full reference check and an enhanced DBS. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offers Act.

About The Service

Station House - Central East is situated in the heart of an inclusive community, close to local amenities, and within a short drive of the three towns of Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster.

We specialise in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities, and we pride ourselves on making sure that Every Moment Matters.

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