Bank Support Worker

Keys Group; Paignton; In loco; GBP 19.000 - 23.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

DBS paid

Career development

Fair pay

Blue Light Card

Referral bonus

Employee assistance (EAP)

Circle wellbeing

NEST pension

Long service awards

Cycle to work

Induction programme

Descrizione del lavoro

Keys Group is seeking an experienced Support Worker for our new supported living service in Paignton. You will help individuals with learning disabilities live more independently, support daily routines, personal care, and health needs, and collaborate with families and the wider care team to achieve personal goals.

You will promote choice and control, teach essential life skills, and support social activities, budgeting, shopping, and community engagement.

Competenze

• Experience in Learning Disabilities Care: Previous experience working with people who have learning disabilities is essential.
• Compassionate and Person-Centered: You should have a compassionate approach to supporting individuals with learning disabilities, understanding their unique needs and helping them feel valued and respected.
• Flexibility & Teamwork: Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues, families, and other professionals to provide the best possible care and support.
• Life Skills Teaching: Experience in teaching and supporting people to develop essential life skills, such as budgeting, cooking, and social interaction.
• Strong Communication Skills: You will need to communicate effectively with individuals, their families, and other professionals, including those involved in care planning and goal setting.

Mansioni

• Assist with daily routines, supporting individuals to live as independently as possible.
• Provide support with personal care needs when required.
• Support with health care needs, including accompanying individuals to routine medical appointments and managing medication as required.
• Life Skills Development: Support individuals with budgeting, shopping, paying bills, and other essential life skills.
• Social & Emotional Support: Encourage the development of social skills and emotional resilience, helping individuals engage in hobbies, community activities, and skills development.
• Domestic Support: Assist with light domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and ensuring a clean and safe living environment.
• Tailored Support: Create personalized care plans and goals with the individuals and their support network.

Descrizione del lavoro

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Support Worker with a passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Join our brand-new supported living service in Paignton, where you will help people with learning disabilities live more independently and work towards their personal goals. At Keys Group, we believe in the potential of each person we support and strive to create an environment where they can thrive. As a Support Worker, you'll work alongside the individuals we support, their families, and a wider team to help them achieve their aspirations, improve their quality of life, and develop their independence. If you have prior experience working with people who have learning disabilities, we would love to hear from you!, Day-to-Day Support: Assist with daily routines, supporting individuals to live as independently as possible while promoting choice and control over their lives. Personal Care: Provide support with personal care needs when required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times. Health & Wellbeing: Support with health care needs, including accompanying individuals to routine medical appointments and managing medication as required. Life Skills Development: Support individuals with budgeting, shopping, paying bills, and other essential life skills. Social & Emotional Support: Encourage the development of social skills and emotional resilience, helping individuals engage in hobbies, community activities, and skills development. Domestic Support: Assist with light domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and ensuring a clean and safe living environment. Tailored Support: Work closely with the individuals and their support network to create personalized care plans and goals, ensuring each individual's needs are met.

Experience in Learning Disabilities Care: Previous experience working with people who have learning disabilities is essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked in supported living or residential care environments. Compassionate and Person-Centered: You should have a compassionate approach to supporting individuals with learning disabilities, understanding their unique needs and helping them feel valued and respected. Flexibility & Teamwork: Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues, families, and other professionals to provide the best possible care and support. Life Skills Teaching: Experience in teaching and supporting people to develop essential life skills, such as budgeting, cooking, and social interaction. Strong Communication Skills: You will need to communicate effectively with individuals, their families, and other professionals, including those involved in care planning and goal setting.

About Keys Group: Keys Group supports over 2,500 individuals across England and Wales through its three divisions: Accomplish, providing specialist residential, supported living, and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and brain injuries; Keys, offering education and care for children and families through schools, children's homes, supported accommodation, and family assessment centres; and Peak, delivering indoor and outdoor adventure activities across four UK centres, including bespoke education programs and confidence-building activities like bushcraft, climbing, and canoeing. Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues. As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18.

• DBS Check Paid - Your Enhanced DBS check, is fully covered by Keys Group, along with any required renewals.
• Qualifications & Career Development - Unlock your potential with our support! We offer a variety of QCF qualifications, providing opportunities for professional growth and opening doors to further career advancement.
• Fair & Competitive Pay - At Keys Group, we pride ourselves on fair and competitive pay. As a Real Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all, with enhanced pay scales that transparently recognise your qualifications and experience.
• Blue Light Card - at High Street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car, available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee
• Referral Bonus - Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
• Care First - We care about your well-being and that's why we're pleased to offer our employees an Employee Assistance Program. If you need someone to talk to, the EAP is here for you - confidentially and at no cost.
• Circle - Your hub for wellbeing, engagement and discounts. From tailored exercise advice and healthy eating tips to counselling and savings on everyday purchases, Circle has you covered.
• NEST Pension Scheme - Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
• Long Service Awards - It's our way of saying a heartfelt thank you for everything you do.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - You could save up to 42% on a brand-new bike and accessories.
• Full Induction & Introductory Programme - Begin your journey with a paid-for comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.