Support Worker

Keane Premier Support Services South Lanarkshire; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early earnings access

EAP health support

Counselling sessions

Bright Exchange

Discounts (Blue Light Card)

Mortgage consultation

Induction & paid shadowing

28 days holiday

Career progression

Job summary

Keane Premier Support Services South Lanarkshire is seeking compassionate individuals to support service users in the community, promoting independence and wellbeing. The role emphasizes person-centred care, safeguarding, and active engagement with relatives and community networks.

Full induction, paid shadowing, and ongoing training are provided, with opportunities for progression. A PVG check and references are required, and a driving license is desirable for some duties.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in all aspects of personal care.
• Support service users with medication where required.
• Assist service users to meet their nutritional needs.
• Carry out light house duties.
• Assist service users with finances as per company policy.
• Ensure service users have access to healthcare, if required.
• Utilise all communication methods to listen and talk to service users to promote their wellbeing.
• Encourage the relationships service users have with family, friends, and wider community.
• At all times, be mindful of equality and diversity, and behave in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Be aware of adult protection issues and report accordingly.
• Report a service users progress on the correct platforms.

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.

As Keane Premier Support Services continually seek to grow, we have new and exciting opportunities for compassionate and hard-working individuals.

You will work as part of the KPSS team to support service users in the community to help promote their independence.

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 Stream
• 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.
• Exclusive high street discounts through the Blue Light Card.
• Free mortgage consultation with McCusker 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.
• 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.

Main responsibilities:

• Support service users in all aspects of personal care.
• Support service users with medication where required.
• Assist service users to meet their nutritional needs.
• Carry out light house duties.
• Assist service users with finances as per company policy.
• Ensure service users have access to healthcare, if required.
• Utilise all communication methods to listen and talk to service users to promote their wellbeing.
• Encourage the relationships service users have with family, friends, and wider community.
• At all times, be mindful of equality and diversity, and behave in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Be aware of adult protection issues and report accordingly.
• Report a service users progress on the correct platforms.

Desirable Requirements:

• Full UK Driving License

You do not need to have any experience; we are just looking for individuals who have a real passion for enhancing the experiences of our service users, helping them to live an independent life.

*This post is subject to a PVG and 2 satisfactory references*