Support Worker

SeeMeHired.com; Fort William; On-site; GBP 1,853,000 - 1,908,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Main Grade Hourly rate £13.85

Induction and Relief Register rate £13

Sleepover hourly rate £13.45

Enhanced rate for waking nights

Job summary

Key is hiring Support Workers in Lochaber to empower individuals with diverse needs to live as independently as possible in their own homes.

Join a well-established team and participate in evenings, weekends, sleepovers and waking nights when required. You will be caring, reliable and flexible, dedicated to person-centred support and helping the people we support lead their best lives. Full training provided with SVQ funded and a Workplace Pension.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly as part of the team to meet the needs of the people who use our service.
• Supports will include work in the evenings and weekends as well as sleepovers and waking nights when required.
• A commitment to a person-centred approach is essential and experience of working with people with learning disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• You will empower individuals to live as independently as possible, promoting choice, dignity, and well-being.
• Every day is different in this challenging but rewarding role.
• If you're caring, reliable, flexible, and passionate about supporting others to achieve the life they desire, then you could be who we are looking for!

Job description

Support Worker

Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey.

We are looking for Support Workers to join our well-established team in Lochaber, supporting three individuals with a variety of support needs to lead their best lives in their own homes.

The people we support all have their own unique personalities, interests and routines. One lady enjoys going out for lunch, shopping for clothes, boat trips, picnics and days away, and loves having fun. Another lady leads a very active lifestyle and enjoys going out for meals, visiting the local pub on a Saturday night and taking part in activities at home, including jigsaws, using her iPad and cooking. The gentleman we support enjoys spending time outdoors and can often be found camping, going for walks, enjoying BBQs, visiting the beach or heading out for lunch. He also enjoys relaxing in his own space, listening to music and spending time in his car.

Every day is different, and you'll play an important role in helping each person enjoy the activities and experiences that matter most to them.

We are passionate about being the best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team, you will be eligible for the following:

• Main Grade Hourly rate of £13.85
• Induction and Relief Register rate £13.45
• Sleepover hourly rate of £13.45
• Enhanced rate for waking nights.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Payment of annual SSSC fees for contracted Support Workers.
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Access to Costco Membership.
• Access to Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.

About the role

You will empower individuals to live as independently as possible, promoting choice, dignity, and well-being. Every day is different in this challenging but rewarding role.

If you're caring, reliable, flexible, and passionate about supporting others to achieve the life they desire, then you could be who we are looking for!

Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly as part of the team to meet the needs of the people who use our service. Supports will include work in the evenings and weekends as well as sleepovers and waking nights when required.

A commitment to a person-centred approach is essential and experience of working with people with learning disabilities is desirable.

About the company

At Key we support disabled people of all ages throughout Scotland to make every day matter. We believe that good support is essential for a good life and we work alongside each person we support, and their family, to help them live life to the full.