Support Worker

Keyline Care Supported Living; Jacksdale; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive in-person training

Personal development opportunities

Casual Dress

28 days annual leave

Supportive management

Job summary

Keyline Care Supported Living invites compassionate individuals to join our team as Support Workers in Jacksdale. You will assist adults with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs and complex behaviours to lead safe, independent, and fulfilling lives.

This role focuses on daily living support, personal growth, and meaningful engagement. We offer a 36-hour full-time contract, training on entry, development opportunities, and 28 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• Must have 18+ years of age and right to work in the UK.
• Experience in care or support roles preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with individuals.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence, dignity and respect in daily activities.
• Support daily living tasks including medication, meals, budgeting and household tasks.
• Encourage social inclusion and confidence in the community.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date daily records and incident forms.
• Use trained strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviours.
• Follow person-centred support plans and assist with personal goals.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Team player

Person-centred approach

Job description

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 years' 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.

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.