Learning Disabilities Support Worker - Hugglescote

Accomplish Group; Whitwick; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Whitwick is seeking a Support Worker to provide assistance to young adults with learning disabilities. The role involves helping individuals with daily routines, promoting independence, and ensuring their health care needs are met. Candidates will benefit from competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Paid DBS Check

Career Development opportunities

Circle Wellbeing Hub

Discount Scheme

NEST Pension Scheme

£500 Referral Bonus

Comprehensive onboarding program

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to provide personal care and assistance.
• Strong communication skills to interact with individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support and routine for individuals.
• Encourage personal skill development through various activities.
• Assist with healthcare needs and medication management.
• Support individuals in achieving independence.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Hugglescote are a small 3-bed residential home supporting young adults with a range of learning disabilities ranging from Autism, ADHD and challenging behaviour on a 2-to-1 or 1-to-1 basis. One thing that is for sure is that joining our team at Hugglescote will be fulfilling and rewarding, offering you stability with the opportunity to grow and develop your career further. Many of our Managers and Team Leaders joined us as a Support Worker and through ongoing training and coaching they are continuing to move further up the accomplish ladder! As a Support Worker, you will be involved in the day-to-day support and routine of the people within the service including the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• 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 administering 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.

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 programmes 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. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.

Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career – no agencies please. Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18.

Benefits

• 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 Key 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 Key Group.
• Fair & Competitive Pay – At Key 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 Key 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.