Senior Support Worker - Cardiff SL

Accomplish Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Enhanced DBS paid

QCF qualifications & career dev

Fair & competitive pay

Blue Light Card

Referral bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Circle wellbeing hub

NEST Pension

Long Service Awards

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead a team in Cardiff Supported Living and to provide person-centred care for adults with mental health needs, autism, and learning disabilities. The role builds on careful care planning and collaborative teamwork.

You will be responsible for reporting, recording, and maintaining care-related documentation, while liaising with health professionals and families to ensure effective support and ongoing assessment.

Qualifications

• NVQ / QCF L3 in Health & Social Care required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Support Workers.
• Provide high-quality care aligned with care plans.
• Promote community activities to support independence.
• Accurately report and maintain records per care plans.
• Liaise with health professionals and families.
• Complete supervisions and audits.
• Ensure staff duties meet standards and maintain a happy, homely atmosphere.

Skills

Team management

Care delivery

Community engagement

Record keeping

Liaison with health professionals

Supervision & audits

Education

NVQ / QCF L3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Package Description

JOB ROLE: Senior Support Worker

LOCATION: Cardiff Supported Living

SALARY: £14.45 - £15.05* per hour

HOURS: 40 hours per week

REQUIREMENTS: NVQ / QCF L3 in Health & Social Care

About Us

We provide person-centred support for people with Mental Health needs, Autism, Learning Disabilities and Acquired Brain Injuries. From therapeutic and residential care to tailored supported living services, we support over 1000 individuals across England and Wales to live more independently and with greater confidence.

As a Senior Support Worker, You Will Be Involved In The Day-to-day Support And Routine Of The People Within The Service Including

• Managing a team of Support Workers
• Providing high standards of care and support for people we support, in line with care and support plans
• Encourage good community relationships by promoting a variety of activities
• Accurately report, record and maintain records as required and working to care plans
• Liaise with health professionals and their families
• Complete supervisions and audits
• To ensure that all duties undertaken by reporting staff are performed to required standards, and that all such staff contribute in a positive manner to provide a happy, efficient and homely atmosphere within the Home.

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, 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 , 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 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.

About Keys

Keys Care provides safe, supportive homes for adults and children, offering tailored services and specialist support to help people thrive. Through ourConnected Supportapproach, 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

• Dependent on qualifications and experience