Female Support Worker - Callington, Cornwall

Accomplish Group; Callington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

DBS check paid

Qualifications & Career Development

Circle wellbeing & discounts

Discount scheme via Blue Light card

NEST pension scheme

Competitive pay

Referral bonus

Full induction & onboarding

Job summary

Keys Group seeks a Female Support Worker for its specialist Supported Living and Outreach service in Callington, Cornwall. The role involves 24 hours per week of direct care for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and acquired brain injuries.

A full UK manual driving license is required, plus experience with challenging behaviours. The role includes day-to-day support, promoting independence, helping with life skills, and assisting with personal care, health

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving license is required.
• Experience working with challenging behaviours is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for people in the service.
• Promote independence and help residents live fulfilling lives.
• Support development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
• Assist with health care needs and accompany to routine appointments or manage medications.

Skills

Driving license

Job description

Package Description

JOB ROLE: Support Worker

HOURS: 24 hours per week

LOCATION: Callington, Cornwall (PL17)

SALARY: £13.45 - £14.15* per hour

REQUIREMENTS: Full UK Manual Driving License + previous experience working with challenging behaviours.

Please note we require a Female Support Worker due to a genuine occupational requirement for the people we are supporting making this position exempt from the gender discrimination rule

Our specialist Supported Living and Outreach service in Callington provides support for people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and Acquired Brain Injuries

We work in partnership with Local Health Professionals such as social workers, community nurses, and specialists such as Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. Person Centred Planning Our staff support each person to create a person-centred plan that tells us how they want to live their life now and in the future. Through a range of communication tools, we ensure that each person is closely involved in the development of their own plan.

As a Support Worker, You Will Be Involved In The Day To Day Support And Routine Of The People Within The Service Including

• Day-to-day support and routine of the people we support.
• Prompting independence whilst helping them live a fulfilling life.
• Supporting & encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
• Maintaining and helping with health care needs, including accompanying the people we support to routine appointments or administrating medication.
• Teaching life skills such as budgeting, paying bills & shopping.
• Assisting with personal care as required.
• Assisting with domestic tasks including cleaning & cooking.
• Providing guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.

Why Join Us

• Annual Leave - Enjoy 5.6 weeks of annual leave inclusive of 8 public holidays.
• 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.
• 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.
• Amazing Discount Scheme - 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
• NEST Pension Scheme - Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
• 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.
• £500 Referral Bonus - Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
• Full Induction & Introductory Programme - Begin your journey with a paid-for comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.

About Keys

Keys Care provides safe, supportive homes for adults and children, offering tailored services and specialist support to help people thrive. Through our Connected Support approach, we empower individuals to build stability, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18

Dependant on experience and qualifications