Support Worker - Adult Residential

About The Role

Are you looking for a rewarding career? We’re looking for Support Workers who care about making every moment matter for the people we support.

Position:Support Worker

Hours:40 hours per week

Location:Bridgend

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

• 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’
• You will need to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team
• It would be advantageous to hold a drivers licence

• 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
• Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice
• General housekeeping 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

• 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 Voice
  we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us

* subject to eligibility & criteria

Green Gables is a beautiful spacious 4-bedroom bungalow set within the pleasant residential area of Aberkenfig with an additional single service in the grounds of the home (Pen Y Nant). The home has large spacious grounds, an onsite activity / sensory room and a private garden which comprises of two patio areas, barbecuing facilities, and an outside meeting space with a gazebo and garden furniture.