Support Worker

Key; Fort William; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and Relief Register rate

Sleepover rate

Enhanced rate for waking nights

Annual leave and sick pay

SVQ qualification funded

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace Pension

Paid Disclosure Scotland PVG

Job summary

Key in Lochaber, Scotland is seeking dedicated Support Workers to help three individuals live their best lives in their own homes. You’ll work to empower independence, dignity and wellbeing, with flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, sleepovers and waking nights when required.

You should be caring, reliable and passionate about supporting others. Experience with learning disabilities is desirable; we offer extensive training and funded SVQ, plus a range of benefits and progression

Qualifications

• Applicants must be caring, reliable and flexible, with a passion for supporting others.
• Experience with learning disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to live as independently as possible, promoting choice, dignity and wellbeing.
• Support will include evenings, weekends, sleepovers and waking nights when required.
• Contribute to person-centred planning and enabling activities that matter to the people we support.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Flexibility

People skills

Education

SVQ qualification funded

Job description

Job Description

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.

Join us and make every day matter!

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.

Join us and make every day matter

If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract because you have other commitments, we also have opportunities to join our register of relief workers who provide support based on their availability.