Mental Health Support Worker - Ashcombe Court

accomplish; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals with disabilities in their daily routines. No prior experience is required, as full training will be provided to help you succeed in this rewarding role. You will have the opportunity to support individual development and health needs while enjoying competitive pay and excellent benefits, including a generous leave policy and a referral bonus.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Paid DBS check

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing hub access

Discount scheme

NEST Pension Scheme

Referral bonus

Paid onboarding program

Qualifications

• Experience in care is not needed as full training will be provided.
• Ability to support individuals with various needs including mental health and learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day routine of individuals.
• Encourage independence and personal development.
• Assist with healthcare needs and personal care.
• Provide emotional and physical support.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathetic

Time management

Job description

Package Description

Job Role :

Support Worker

Location :

Weston-super-Mare BS23

HOURS :

35 per week

Salary :

£13.20 - £13.90 per hour

About Ashcombe Court :

Ashcombe Court supports an 8 bedded home for Mental health, Autism, Acquire Brain injury and Learning disabilities as well as support with everyday living skills like shopping, cleaning and cooking our staff support people to have fun and make every day the best it can be for each person.

Responsibilities :

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.

Experience within the care sector is not needed as we offer full training, coaching and development.

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 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. 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.