Social Support Worker

Keane Premier Support Services South Lanarkshire; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A social support service provider in Cumbernauld is looking for dedicated support staff to assist clients with complex needs. The role involves providing 1:1 support, helping clients with daily activities, and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Benefits include early access to earnings, comprehensive training, and 28 days of holiday. Ideal candidates will have a driving license and a passion for enhancing clients' wellbeing. Shifts may require evenings and weekends, with a focus on promoting independence and community relationships.

Benefits

Early access to earnings

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Free confidential counselling sessions

Exclusive discounts and deals

Free mortgage consultation

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

28 days’ holiday (pro rata)

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Driving License is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Offer 1:1 support to clients with complex needs.
• Support clients in attending college and clubs.
• Assist clients in daily activities of choice.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Implement and monitor individual support plans.
• Provide personal care support.
• Carry out housekeeping duties.
• Assist clients with managing finances.
• Utilise communication methods to support clients' wellbeing.
• Encourage client relationships with family and community.
• Promote clients' independence.
• Be mindful of adult protection issues.
• Act culturally sensitively while ensuring equality and diversity.

Job description

Due to restrictions on the number of certificates we can issue at present, candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the advertised post.

No two days are the same when working with Keane Premier Support Services. Our social support team staff have an important role in making a positive difference to everyday lives.

We create a bespoke team around the people we support, and we work together to bring out the best in everyone!

The shift pattern varies and will require evenings, weekend work and potentially sleepovers or nightshifts.

Main responsibilities:

• Offering 1:1 support, helping clients with a range of complex needs.
• Supporting clients to attend college and clubs.
• Assisting clients to day-to-day activities of their choice.
• Supporting and encouraging the promotion of a healthy lifestyle.
• Participating in the implementation and monitoring of individual support plans.
• Providing support in all aspects of personal care.
• Carry out housekeeping duties and day to day tasks.
• Assist clients with managing finances.
• Utilise all communication methods to listen and talk to clients to promote their wellbeing.
• Encourage the relationships that our clients have with family, friends, and the wider community.
• Maintain and promote our client’s independence.
• Be mindful of adult protection issues and report accordingly.
• At all times, be mindful of equality and diversity, and behave culturally sensitive manner.

Desirable requirements:

• Driving License

What do you get in return for your compassion and commitment?

At Keane, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others. Here’s what we offer to support your wellbeing and development:

• Early access to a portion of your earnings with Wagestream
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 support via the Wisdom app and helpline– access health checks, wellbeing tools, legal advice, and much more.
• Free confidential counselling sessions – up to 6 Structured counselling sessions via phone, online or face-to-face.
• Bright Exchange, available through the Wisdom app – unlock exclusive deals and discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Gift card and cinema savings through Salary Extras.
• Exclusive high street discounts through the Blue Light Card.
• Free mortgage consultation with McCuster Mortgage Solutions.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to support your confidence and success – including paid shadowing and training to help you feel ready and supported from day one.
• Support to reach SVQ qualifications.
• 28 days’ holiday (pro rata) – so you can rest and recharge.
• Clear opportunities to grow, with real career progression routes to help you reach your full potential.

Benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at any time.

This post is subject to a PVG and 2 satisfactory references