Support Worker

Job Description

Support WorkerAre you looking for a rewarding role We are looking for Support Workers who care about making every moment matter, regardless of their qualifications or experience.This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the beautiful surroundings ofthree separate residential homes. No experience is necessary and you could even get a FREE transport to work!Position: Support WorkerLocation: outside Slamannan, Falkirk, Free transport from and to Falkirk Bus station!Hours: Full time, part time or bank. Thereare a range of different shift patterns available to fit in with other commitments you may already haveJob type: Permanent, 48 hour contracts availableSalary: £10.13 per hour and enhanced overtime rates, you could earn up to £25,700 per annumAbout the serviceSetin beautiful surroundings, the service is made up of three separate residential homes on site. All the adults you will support have a primary diagnosis of a learning disability and may also have mental health or autism support needs and behaviours that challenge.Theteam work closely with the individual, their families, local community, and professionals to ensure that an individuals care and support is developed with a structured, meaningful and person-centred approach. In line with our Swanton Ethos.The service isexpanding in Scotland, this is a great opportunity for you to join a growing and dynamic team!About youAre you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignityWe are looking for people who share these corevalues and are able to apply these to the work that you do. At the heart of the ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE taken in the services.Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, EmpathyYou will need to be adaptable and flexible withexcellent communication skills and able to work as part of the team.Although an understanding of the role is desirable, it is not essential as training will be provided.The roleYou will provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the peoplesupported to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyones 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 supported and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.Generalhousekeeping 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.In return you will be offered: Free transport from and to FalkirkBus station Reward schemes such as long service awards, refer a friend scheme (£400 per referral), Above & Beyond Awards, retail discount scheme Cycle to Work Scheme The training and development youll need to thrive and a chance to build on the skills youhave The opportunity to develop your career within the organisation Free DBS checks Life Insurance Pension Employee Assistance ProgrammeThe organisation invests in its people and offers apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (level 3). Earn whilst you learnhas never been easier! If you are interested in this great opportunity and are successfully shortlisted for interview, please advise the hiring manager.To protect you, your colleagues and the people supported you will be expected to take up the coronavirusvaccination, unless you have a valid medical reason for not doing so.You will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Whilst experience is not essential as full training will be provided we very much welcome previous experience working as Home Carer,Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker.