Support Worker

Keyline Care; Jacksdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage £13.50

36h full-time

In-person training

Personal development

Casual dress

28 days leave

Supportive management

Job summary

Keyline Care in Jacksdale is recruiting compassionate Support Workers to help adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs live independently and with dignity.

Join a friendly team on a 36-hour, full-time contract with an hourly rate of £13.50. You will assist with daily living activities, support wellbeing, and promote safety, choice and inclusion in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's experience in a support or care role.
• Ability to work with individuals with complex needs or behaviours that challenge.
• Strong communication skills and emotional resilience.
• A passion and drive to make a difference.
• A proactive, person-centred team player.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence, dignity and respect at all times.
• Support daily living activities including medication, meals, shopping, budgeting and household tasks.
• Assist with personal care when needed.
• Encourage social inclusion and community involvement.
• Maintain accurate daily records and reports.
• Follow person-centred support plans.
• De-escalate challenging behaviours and work with the team.

Skills

Empathy and Compassion

Communication skills

Resilience under pressure

Team player

Person-centred approach

Job description

Are you ready to make a real difference in someone's life

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

We are inviting compassionate, committed individuals to join our team of Support Workers in our Supported Living settings. This is a rewarding and meaningful role, supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs, complex needs, and behaviours that challenge, helping them lead safe, independent, and fulfilling lives.

You'll play a vital part in helping the people we support to live with independence and purpose. This includes assisting with everyday routines, building confidence, and creating opportunities for personal growth and enjoyment.

Location: Jacksdale

Job Type: Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Shifts: Days - includes weekend and Bank Holiday working

What We Offer

• £13.50 per hour.
• 36-hour Full-Time Contract.
• Comprehensive in-person training to set you up for success.
• Personal development and progression opportunities.
• Casual Dress - no uniform required.
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Supportive management.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum one year's experience in a support or care role.
• Confident working with individuals with complex needs or behaviours that challenge.
• Strong communication skills and emotional resilience.
• A passion and drive to make a difference.
• A team player with a proactive, person-centred approach.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or over.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting.
• Please note - we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to offer visa sponsorship.

What You'll Be Doing

• Promote and support independence, choice, dignity and respect at all times.
• Supporting individuals with their daily living activities, including medication, meals, shopping, budgeting, household tasks, and may also include personal care.
• Encourage social inclusion and confidence in the community.
• Monitor and promote individuals physical and mental wellbeing.
• Follow and implement person-centred support plans.
• Support individuals with their personal goals.
• Use your experience and training to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours.
• Work collaboratively with your team to maintain consistent, high-quality support.
• Maintain accurate up-to-date daily records, reports and incident forms.

About Us

We are committed to ensuring that individuals who use our services receive great enabling support from a team of highly trained and engaged staff in environments that are homely and comfortable.

We are like family. Our team is small and friendly, with over 110 years of combined experience in social care and a passion for providing care that works for every individual. We know that care isn't 'one size fits all' and that's why we work to create and maintain fantastic relationships with our service users, founded on trust and respect.

Independence, Wellbeing and Potential is at the core of everything we do - we keep our values close to heart.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to always act in the best interest of the individuals they support.

Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines.

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