Female Support Worker - Callington, Cornwall

Keys Children; Callington; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

DBS paid

Career development

NEST pension

Referral bonus

Induction programme

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking a Female Support Worker in Callington, Cornwall for a 24-hour per week role. The position includes evenings, nights and weekends with driving required to support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

The role involves day-to-day support, promoting independence, and carrying out personal care and medication administration as needed. Applicants must have a full UK driving license and experience with challenging behaviours.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving license and prior experience with challenging behaviours.
• Female candidate required due to genuine occupational requirement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Experience with challenging behaviours

Job description

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Female Support Worker - Callington, Cornwall

Job Reference Keysgroup/TP/81070/9185

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Part Time

Shift patterns will include working Evenings, Nights & Weekends

Working Hours:

24 hours per week

Location:

Callington

Job Category:

Care and Support

Region:

Cornwall

Business Area:

Supported Living

Package Description

JOB ROLE:Support Worker

HOURS: 24 hours per week

LOCATION: Callington, Cornwall (PL17)

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 Callingtonprovides 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